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**dipo 1** · 03-22-2021, 01:10 PM

That is carpenter bee we call them sawyer bees down here. They buzz around, find a female and nature takes its course. They will also chew holes in wood.

**hjoseph7** · 03-22-2021, 01:20 PM

Here is another shot. Even my flash didn't scare them !

**hjoseph7** · 03-23-2021, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by dipo 1

That is carpenter bee we call them sawyer bees down here. They buzz around, find a female and nature takes its course. They will also chew holes in wood.

I guess I'll leave them alone then ...

**hjoseph7** · 03-23-2021, 05:17 PM - **1 Like**

Today there were 4 of them ! I think I saw 2 of them mating, or maybe just fooling around ? Here is the best picture I got so far...

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**jbinpg** · 03-23-2021, 06:40 PM - **1 Like**

Likely the Eastern Wood Sawyer, Xylocopa virginica, the most common across eastern North America. Xylocopa species are sought after by agriculturists due to their ability to carry huge pollen loads and habit of preferring certain plant species. Their pollinator benefits outweigh their wood-boring habits.

mee · 03-23-2021, 07:39 PM

If those are carpenter bees they will make your house look like swiss cheese. They don't just dig a tiny hole, they dig tunnels into the length of your wooden structures and lay eggs. They typically will hover around you really fast and close like a drone. Aggressively annoying you.

35mmfilmfan · 03-24-2021, 12:13 PM

One solution not yet mentioned - move ?

**pepperberry farm** · 03-24-2021, 12:38 PM

to prevent them burrowing into your wood, there are commercially available and DIY solutions to provide spaces for them to make nests...

**aslyfox** · 03-24-2021, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

One solution not yet mentioned - move ?

we had vertical wood panels on the house

had a wood pecker who would drive 3 holes in a line to search for grubs

solution - vinyl siding

**hjoseph7** · 03-27-2021, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

One solution not yet mentioned - move ?

It looks like those two carpenter bees were not mating but fighting ! I found one of them dead yesterday ? Only 2 bees showed up today....

stevejo · 03-27-2021, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by timb64

Hmmm .....

No it's Bzzzzzzz

If they are bumble bees you would really be best leaving them alone. They really aren't interesting in going round stinging people. If ones gets in your house, just open a window and if it doesn't find its way out try to guide it out with a sheet of A4 (but don't try swatting it).

Bees are important to nature and usually are best left alone. Ok there are some bees in the US which are a bit more of a problem, but best leave these to pro's to sort out.

Assuming the aggressive types are not a problem, maybe trying a bee hotel somewhere where you don't mind them beeing (sorry about the pun). A block of wood with some holes in usually does the trick.

**gaweidert** · 03-28-2021, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by jbinpg

Likely the Eastern Wood Sawyer, Xylocopa virginica, the most common across eastern North America. Xylocopa species are sought after by agriculturists due to their ability to carry huge pollen loads and habit of preferring certain plant species. Their pollinator benefits outweigh their wood-boring habits.

Not if the wood boring is going on in your house. You can actually hear them crunching away at the structure.

ZombieArmy · 04-15-2021, 07:38 PM

There are usually services that can relocate nests (not kill them).

03-22-2021, 01:20 PM	#17
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051 Original Poster	Here is another shot. Even my flash didn't scare them ! Attached Images

03-27-2021, 10:20 AM	#25
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051 Original Poster	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan One solution not yet mentioned - move ? It looks like those two carpenter bees were not mating but fighting ! I found one of them dead yesterday ? Only 2 bees showed up today.... Attached Images

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03-22-2021, 01:10 PM	#16
dipo 1 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 374	That is carpenter bee we call them sawyer bees down here. They buzz around, find a female and nature takes its course. They will also chew holes in wood.

03-23-2021, 02:58 AM	#18
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051 Original Poster	Originally posted by dipo 1 That is carpenter bee we call them sawyer bees down here. They buzz around, find a female and nature takes its course. They will also chew holes in wood. I guess I'll leave them alone then ...

03-23-2021, 05:17 PM - 1 Like	#19
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051 Original Poster	Today there were 4 of them ! I think I saw 2 of them mating, or maybe just fooling around ? Here is the best picture I got so far... Attached Images

03-23-2021, 06:40 PM - 1 Like	#20
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Likely the Eastern Wood Sawyer, Xylocopa virginica, the most common across eastern North America. Xylocopa species are sought after by agriculturists due to their ability to carry huge pollen loads and habit of preferring certain plant species. Their pollinator benefits outweigh their wood-boring habits.

03-23-2021, 07:39 PM	#21
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	If those are carpenter bees they will make your house look like swiss cheese. They don't just dig a tiny hole, they dig tunnels into the length of your wooden structures and lay eggs. They typically will hover around you really fast and close like a drone. Aggressively annoying you.

03-24-2021, 12:13 PM	#22
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,341	One solution not yet mentioned - move ?

03-24-2021, 12:38 PM	#23
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,779	to prevent them burrowing into your wood, there are commercially available and DIY solutions to provide spaces for them to make nests...

03-24-2021, 01:04 PM	#24
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan One solution not yet mentioned - move ? we had vertical wood panels on the house had a wood pecker who would drive 3 holes in a line to search for grubs solution - vinyl siding

03-27-2021, 10:46 AM	#26
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527	Originally posted by timb64 Hmmm ..... No it's Bzzzzzzz If they are bumble bees you would really be best leaving them alone. They really aren't interesting in going round stinging people. If ones gets in your house, just open a window and if it doesn't find its way out try to guide it out with a sheet of A4 (but don't try swatting it). Bees are important to nature and usually are best left alone. Ok there are some bees in the US which are a bit more of a problem, but best leave these to pro's to sort out. Assuming the aggressive types are not a problem, maybe trying a bee hotel somewhere where you don't mind them beeing (sorry about the pun). A block of wood with some holes in usually does the trick.

03-28-2021, 03:44 AM	#27
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by jbinpg Likely the Eastern Wood Sawyer, Xylocopa virginica, the most common across eastern North America. Xylocopa species are sought after by agriculturists due to their ability to carry huge pollen loads and habit of preferring certain plant species. Their pollinator benefits outweigh their wood-boring habits. Not if the wood boring is going on in your house. You can actually hear them crunching away at the structure.

04-15-2021, 07:38 PM	#28
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	There are usually services that can relocate nests (not kill them).

How to prevent Bumble Bees from building nest on my porch ?

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