Nation and World News » Carpenter bees can chew through your home. How to get rid of them Saturday, June 21, 2025 12:05 am The Valley carpenter bee is the most common kind of carpenter bee.

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A female carpenter bee can chew a hole measuring up to three-quarters of an inch in diameter and 10 inches deep, Headrick said, and each hole can lead to a veritable warren of interconnected ...

The carpenter bee is native to the United States, said Raymond Cloyd, Ph.D. and an entomology professor at Kansas State University, and the adults usually come out in the months of April and May.

Carpenter bees also leave behind their waste materials as they burrow, staining the wood they’re working with, adds Jim McHale, entomologist and president at JP McHale Pest Management. What’s more, ...

A carpenter bee on decking wood is seen in this file photo. Here’s what to do if you’re finding them tunneling into your Kentucky property this spring and summer. CB Strickland Getty Images ...

Carpenter bees are bigger than honey bees, but are solitary creatures, which means they fly alone rather than in a colony. While their size may be intimidating, they are not harmful.