05/19/2026
Springtime comes with a host of backyard pests to reckon with. One of the most troublesome is the carpenter bee. These insects are known to carve out their homes in wood. In nature, they burrow these tunnel systems in fallen logs, dead tree limbs, or tree stumps. But when they find themselves in a residential area, these bees will also opt to bore into timber and siding. It's not uncommon to find these pesky creatures working holes into your wood deck. Not only can this create unsightly holes and surface stains, but it can also threaten the structural integrity of your deck over time π
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You don't need pesticides to get rid of carpenter bees. Instead, give your deck a fresh coat of glossy paint or sealant so they don't recognize it as wood.