Each spring in Massachusetts, there's a certain buzz in the air that homeowners want no part of: carpenter bees. This buzzing nuisance pest causes headaches for homeowners because of their aggressive habits, not to mention the damage they cause to wood. 
How to get rid of carpenter bees in Massachusetts is a topic that deserves careful discussion, mainly because there's no much misinformation out there on how to control them. So here's some information designed to help you learn more about carpenter bees in Massachusetts and the methods that the Pest Management Professionals at Burgess Pest Management use to reduce their activity,
- Carpenter bees bore holes in wood to form a chute, off of which are chambers where the female will lay her eggs.
- The chutes can be at least 3 feet in length, and usually take a 90 degree turn a few inches in.
- The male bee is aggressive and dive bombs people - but don't worry - he's all bark and no bite. The male does not have a stinger.
- The female does have a stinger but is more docile and usually stays inside the chamber.
- The best recommendation is to replace your wood with composite material. Massachusetts carpenter bees are guaranteed not to bore through that.
- If you can't replace the wood, a dusting product should be carefully applied by a licensed operator, like Burgess Pest, so the residual effect can impact the bees coming and going from the hole.
All bees are very susceptible to small changes to their natural environment. We do not recommend self treating, especially if there's any debate about the type of bee you're targeting. Burgess Pest Management provides free estimates. That may be your safest best to control carpenter bees in Massachusetts and give yourself the peace of mind you deserve.
