It starts with that loud little buzz near the railing.
Then you notice perfectly round holes in the wood.
And suddenly your deck has unwanted tenants.
Carpenter bees don’t pay rent — but they sure remodel like they own the place.
What Are Carpenter Bees?
Carpenter bees look a lot like bumble bees, but they behave very differently.
Instead of nesting in the ground, they drill into wood to create tunnels. Bee-Gone often treats carpenter bees around decks, trim, siding, railings, and other wood surfaces across New Jersey.
Why Carpenter Bees Return Year After Year
Carpenter bees often return to the same wood because:
- Old tunnels are easy to reuse
- Untreated wood attracts nesting
- Decks and railings offer shelter
- Spring weather brings nesting activity
- Woodpeckers may worsen damage by chasing larvae
One hole may not look like much.
But inside?
That tunnel can keep expanding.
Signs of a Carpenter Bee Problem
Look for:
- Round holes about the size of a dime
- Yellowish staining below holes
- Sawdust under railings or trim
- Bees hovering near wood
- Woodpecker activity near the same spots
Why DIY Carpenter Bee Sprays Fall Short
Store-bought sprays may knock down visible bees.
But they often miss:
- Eggs inside tunnels
- Larvae deeper in wood
- Older nesting galleries
- Repeat entry points
That means the buzzing stops for a bit…
Then the bees clock back in.
What Actually Works
Professional carpenter bee control targets the nesting areas and helps prevent future activity. Bee-Gone provides treatments designed to eliminate current infestations and help prevent future nesting.
Protect Your Deck Before Damage Spreads
If you’re seeing carpenter bee holes in Middletown, Freehold, Toms River, Point Pleasant, or nearby NJ towns, don’t wait until the wood looks like Swiss cheese.
Bee-Gone serves homes and businesses across Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, and Union Counties.
Call 908-468-2841 or request a quote today.