CT Carpenter Bees and the Damage they Cause
CT Carpenter Bees and the Damage they Cause. Carpenter bees nest in unfinished wood causing damage to both structure and appearance. Though each nest may only extend 6 to 12 inches, multiple bees may work in the same area and expand on old nest tunneling systems.
Over time these hollow spaces may encourage water damage, reduce structural integrity, and in some cases attract wood peckers. Once enough damage has been sustained, costly repairs must be made. Carpenter bees are found throughout Connecticut. They resemble bumble bees, with less hair on the abdomen.
The carpenter bee we find in CT is known as Xylocopa virginica virginica. Both males and females are large and black, marked with areas of yellow hair. Compared to bumble bees, carpenter bees are almost bald, exhibiting a metallic shine, males have a yellow spot located on the head between the large, clearly visible eyes.
