Carpenter Bee Control for Indiana Homes: What You Need to Know
It’s a beautiful spring day in Indiana— the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing… and you notice some perfectly round holes in your wooden porch railings. You may have just met your newest pest problem: carpenter bees.
While they might look like harmless bumblebees, carpenter bees can cause serious damage to your home’s wood structures. At Blue Duck Pest Control, we help homeowners in Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, and surrounding areas protect their homes from these stealthy drillers.
What Are Carpenter Bees?
Carpenter bees are large, black and yellow bees often mistaken for bumblebees. But unlike bumblebees that nest in the ground, carpenter bees burrow into wood to lay their eggs — and that’s where the problem begins.
Signs You Need Carpenter Bee Control
Perfectly round, ½ inch holes in wooden railings, decks, fences, or soffits
Piles of sawdust (called “frass”) beneath entry holes
Yellowish stains on wood near the holes
Buzzing, hovering bees around wooden areas
Why Are Carpenter Bees a Problem?
Carpenter bees rarely sting, but the damage they cause to wood can be costly. Over time, they tunnel deeper into your home’s structures, weakening support beams and exposing wood to moisture and rot.
Worse yet, woodpeckers are known to peck apart the wood to get to carpenter bee larvae — causing even more destruction.
How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees and Prevent Damage
Carpenter bees are especially active from April through July in Indiana. Here are some steps you can take to protect your home:
Paint or seal all exposed wood — they prefer untreated wood
Use hardwoods (like oak or maple) instead of softwoods for outdoor projects
Install bee deterrent traps under railings and eaves
Avoid using chemicals without guidance, as improper treatments can push bees deeper into wood
Professional Carpenter Bee Removal in Central Indiana
DIY methods may provide short-term relief, but for lasting protection, professional help is your best bet. At Blue Duck Pest Control, our carpenter bee removal services include:
Property inspections to find nests and damage
Safe, eco-friendly treatments that eliminate bees and larvae
Preventive sealing recommendations to deter future activity
Ongoing service plans to protect your investment
We proudly serve homes throughout Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, and the Indianapolis area.
Trust Blue Duck for Carpenter Bee Control in Indiana
Carpenter bees are more than just a nuisance — they’re a structural threat that gets worse over time. Whether you're seeing the first signs or dealing with recurring infestations, let Blue Duck Pest Control take care of it for good.
Call Blue Duck Pest Control today for expert carpenter bee control and protect your home before the damage gets worse.
