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Eastern Carpenter Bee
Identification & Control
(Xylocopa virginica)
Drills neat round holes and then leaves sawdust behind as evidence.
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Physical Appearance
- Large, robust bee; often mistaken for bumblebees
- Shiny black abdomen (bumblebees are fuzzier)
- Slow, hovering flight near wood surfaces
Common Locations
- Drill round entry holes in exposed wood
- Eaves, fascia boards, decks, pergolas, railings
- Re-use and expand galleries year after year
Why They're a Problem
They can repeatedly tunnel into the same areas, leading to cosmetic damage and (over time) structural weakening in heavily targeted wood. The longer they’re left alone, the more established those galleries become.
Homeowner Tips
They can repeatedly tunnel into the same areas, leading to cosmetic damage and (over time) structural weakening in heavily targeted wood. The longer they’re left alone, the more established those galleries become.
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Eastern Carpenter Bee
Bees
- Large, robust bee; often mistaken for bumblebees
- Shiny black abdomen (bumblebees are fuzzier)
- Slow, hovering flight near wood surfaces
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