I have a bee infestation problem, they've infested the soffit and facia area of my house. .. I need to get rid of them.. Any help much appreciated. . Thank you in advance!
Originally posted by THROBAK: Make a trap !! Your description in the softer and facia reeks of Wood bees Carpenter bees whatever The traps work From experience They work
Here's a website that should help control Carpenter Bees:http://www.sharpschapelliving.com/2013/05/16/carpenter-bees-2-sure-fire-solutions-to-the-problem/ I ordered one a couple years ago and it works fairly good. However if you have the necessary tool, anyone could make one themselves.
I have either carpenter bees or bumble bees flying around my wooden deck on the back of my house at the back door. The deck ins 12'x 20' and sits about 1 to 2 ft off the ground. I think that the bees are coming from under the deck wood. The deck is made out of 2x4 wood boards nailed to the floor joists. I'm wondering if they are tunneling into the bottom of the deck boards where it's protected from the elements. I see them landing on the deck and then crawling though the openings between the boards and disappearing under the deck boards. I sit out on the deck and they don't bother me and I don't bother them as long as they don't get too close to me.
Originally posted by trapperDave: Dawn is good for flea shampoo too
Also using a solution of:
1. First add an oz. of Borax to one oz. of White Distilled Vinegar.
2. Add one tablespoon of "Finish" rinse-aid.
3. Add the above ingredients to one gallon of Distilled Water.
This should rid Carpenter bees, plus makes a good cleaner for glass, floors, and general cleaning in the home. Also effective on Asian Beatles (Lady Bugs).
In my case they ended up being carpenter bees,a whole lot of them. It took two trips from Arrow Pest control, but I think they are gone for now.. Arrow has a 1 year guarantee.
I can confirm that Dawn and water does indeed kill wood boring bees instantly...They love my wooden deck, but now theres about 10 dead ones laying near it.