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Living near Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton means managing carpenter bees drawn to the lakeside humidity and the shelter homes provide. From properties near the village center to homes throughout Belknap County, Purely Nature's Way provides natural carpenter bees control that protects families and structures. Our technicians address both the infestation and the moisture conditions that attract carpenter bees to Alton properties.
About
Carpenter Bees
Pests We Treat
Carpenter Bees
Peak Season
Late Spring through Summer
Signs Of Infestation
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Large bees hovering near wood surfaces
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Perfectly round 1/2 inch holes in wood trim
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Sawdust piles below entry holes
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Yellowish staining near holes from waste
Our Treatment Approach
Natural-first solutions that actually work
Botanical pyrethrin or diatomaceous earth applied into gallery openings eliminates active bees. Existing holes plugged after treatment prevents reuse. Painting and staining wood deters new drilling. Cedar oil applied to vulnerable areas repels carpenter bees. Given Alton's moisture conditions, we pay special attention to drainage and humidity control.
Prevention Tips
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Paint or stain exposed wood surfaces
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Fill existing holes after treatment
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Replace severely damaged wood
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Apply essential oil deterrents to vulnerable wood
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Install hardwood or composite trim
Frequently Asked Questions
Do carpenter bees sting?
Female carpenter bees can sting but rarely do unless directly handled. Males aggressively hover and dive at people but cannot sting at all. The real concern is structural damage from their galleries, which worsen each year as bees reuse and extend tunnels.
How much damage can carpenter bees cause?
Individual galleries cause limited damage, but carpenter bees reuse and extend tunnels each year, and multiple generations compound damage significantly. Heavily infested wood can become structurally weakened. Woodpecker damage seeking larvae adds to destruction.
Why do Alton homes have more carpenter bees problems?
Alton's proximity to water creates humidity that carpenter bees thrive in. We address both the immediate infestation and the underlying moisture conditions that attract these pests.
