September 4, 2013
Among termites, powder post beetles and other borers, carpenter bees are the masters. They work nonstop producing a stream of sawdust. They drill straight in, sideways, even upside down, making holes in siding, trim and the structure of your home. And they're tenacious. Plug up the hole with a dowel, and the next day they'll be back removing it. They drill a neat circle about 1/2-inch wide and 1-inch deep, then turn 90 degrees and start a series of horizontal tunnels. The network can...