snapper Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Anyone know of something to spray that kills these things? Only thing we've found is a wiffle ball bat...but 20 some odd feet up isn't a good idea. We have a contract with Terminix who comes and sprays for everything...but it doesn't seem to affect the carpenter bees. I'm going to search the net...but thought I'd ask here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_RIDGE_RUNNER Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Snapper since they hover in midair a pellet gun may work. I too have a bee problem at my mom's house. One thing that will stop them is clad exposed wood finish in aluminum. A length of wire inserted in the hole and twisted will kill them too but is not nearly as much fun as the wiffle bat but there is much less spatter. You may want to ask the terminex guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 I asked a few years back about them Greg, and seems someone suggested using moth balls tied up in panty hose around the corners of where you are having problems. For your house, that probably is not something you would want to do though, I have been meaning to try it around my shed, but still have not. I have a pretty bad problem with them drilling in the shed here. If you are trying to knock em down out of reach, get a super soaker water gun and mix dish soap in with it, if you hit them they will fall out of the sky and eventually die, pretty fun. In reach a badminton or tennis racket or even a cap is kind of fun to knock em down with too, but not quite as challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 I read an article in the paper couple weeks ago about them. I do remember it saying paint is the best defense, but I don't think that's an option for you. Badminton racket works better than a wiffle ball bat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 I read an article in the paper couple weeks ago about them. I do remember it saying paint is the best defense, but I don't think that's an option for you. Badminton racket works better than a wiffle ball bat though. Yep, use a badminton racket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 I think I would opt for .22 birdshot. Seriously, I think Drione Dust is the best bet and then cork the holes after treating. I'll trade you the carpenter bees for the hornets we have here. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 I always thought carpenter Bees, where when a whole bunch of carpenters got together and built something. not much help, am I:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 a can of wd40 a cigarette lighter and a fire extinguisher , or 911 , or you can go to google .com and look up carpenter bees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 I always thought carpenter Bees, where when a whole bunch of carpenters got together and built something. not much help, am I:rolleyes: somehow, i'm not too sure you're really kidding...:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted June 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 I did some looking up and it seems the dust stuff is about the best option and plugging the holes. However, it won't kill off the eggs if she already layed and closed of the chambers. They'll hatch and bore out another way. I did read on the net about spray WD40 in the hole...it won't kill them, but they can't fly and fall to the ground where you can step on them. From what I've read...only the females have stingers and rarely use them. The males are the ones flying around buzzing you...but are harmless. Painting isn't an option...although I don't think thats full proof either. We do treat the house (stain/poly mix) but it don't stop them. Another thing I read that may work...but not really an option for me with the log house...is to staple strips of screen (metal wire kind, not plastic/fabric) and paint two or three coats over the screen. Guess it would be hard to see (if at all) and they couldn't bore through it. I don't know...Terminix is coming out again on Wens morning...we'll see what he has to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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