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I thought this might help some of my readers. It was on my Facebook today. Kelly Bagnasco has graciously given me permission to repost and share any article that she posts on Facebook.
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Kelly Bagnasco commented on this.
CARPENTER BEE REPELLENT
Carpenter Bees can destroy our deck foundations or any wood that is exposed! I’m about to share a remedy with you that I think will really excite you!
It isn’t enough just to kill those big ones flying around. We must get into the nest and kill the larve too. In my research, I found this remedy from someone and thought I would share it… with all of you too before our exposed wood all turns to sawdust!
Here’s what you do:
Spray the WD-40 into the hole using the stick on the nozzle. The bees will come out and then fall to the ground dead. Doing this also kills the larvae they lay in the holes which is why they are boring in the first place. You should also spray the WD-40 on the bare wood to keep the bees away too!