06/03/2026
🐝 Seeing large bees hovering around your deck, porch, or wooden fence? You may have carpenter bees.
Carpenter bees don't eat wood, but they do drill perfectly round holes into untreated or unpainted wood to create nesting tunnels. Over time, these tunnels can lead to damage, especially when the same areas are used year after year.
Many homeowners try sprays or DIY treatments, but unless the nesting galleries are properly treated and sealed, carpenter bees often return.
To help prevent carpenter bees around your home:
• Paint or seal exposed wood surfaces
• Inspect decks, eaves, fences, and playsets for round entry holes
• Treat active nesting areas before sealing them
• Address activity early before more bees move in
If carpenter bees have already made themselves at home, ATEC can help identify nesting areas and recommend the best treatment options to protect your property.
Serving Madison, Harvest, Meridianville, and surrounding areas for 25 years.
📞 256-533-6754
