How do you keep carpenter bees away?

How do you keep carpenter bees away?

To get rid of carpenter bees, try playing very loud music near their nests to drive them away, since they are sensitive to vibrations. Then, stuff the hole with steel wool to prevent them from burrowing further. You can also spray diluted tea tree oil or almond essence around the area to repel the bees.

What smell do carpenter bees hate?

Citrus Spray. Carpenter bees HATE the citrus smell! They will fly over it. Repeat the process every couple of days during the carpenter bee season.

Is it OK to kill carpenter bees?

How can I get rid of them? A: The short answer is don't. Instead of eradicating the shiny black wood-burrowing bees on our own back porch, we watch them, listen to them and otherwise enjoy them. They are carpenter bees, which get to be about an inch long but do not have the fuzzy yellow appearance of bumblebees.

What home remedy kills carpenter bees?

Acid. Acid can get rid of most pests, and carpenter bees are no different. Spray boric acid into the entry of the holes, and it will kill their larvae before they can hatch.