During a visit in Princeton, TX, our tech photographed a carpenter bee collecting pollen from a flowering abelia bush, with orange pollen visible on its hind leg. On flowers, carpenter bees are useful pollinators, but they can cause damage when they bore nesting holes into fascia, eaves, decks and fences. If you notice round holes … Read more
Carpenter bee activity observed on flowering ornamentals in Stonebridge Ranch, McKinney during August. Carpenter bees can drill into untreated wood on eaves, decks, and fences, leaving holes and sawdust and inviting further damage. Inspect exposed wood and consider professional treatment and nest deterrence to protect structures.
A carpenter bee is actively foraging on purple blooms along a backyard shrub in McKinney during August. Carpenter bees can bore into exposed wood on eaves, fences, and decks, causing cosmetic damage and attracting woodpeckers while posing a sting risk. Frequent activity near the home warrants a professional inspection, targeted treatment, and sealing of vulnerable … Read more
Carpenter bee spotted near a brick wall in Melissa, Texas during a summer inspection. Presence of carpenter bees may indicate potential wood damage, highlighting the importance of timely pest control interventions.