: any of various solitary bees (genera Xylocopa and Ceratina) that nest in wood
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The good news is that carpenter bees don’t present a huge risk to your home.—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 June 2026 The bad news is carpenter bees tend to be defensive near their nests, says Ellis.—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026 Several bees species are found in California, including honey bees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, mining bees and sweat bees.—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 Its cedar frame is naturally resilient to pest infestations, like carpenter bees, ticks, spiders, and termites.—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026 Do carpenter bees ever go away? Carpenter bees are active in the spring and summer and usually won’t present any problems in the fall or winter.—Dan Simms, USA Today, 21 May 2026 Use insecticides, traps, or essential oils to manage carpenter bees, or call a professional for severe cases.—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 9 May 2026 To interrupt annual carpenter bee colonization of wood, seal existing holes in late summer and paint any unfinished or weathered wood (or replace pieces that are full of galleries).—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026