Carpenter bees are incredibly efficient pollinators and are a vital part of your garden’s ecosystem, and as long as they’re left alone, they pose absolutely no danger to you.
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Why? Because carpenter bees are put off by wood that’s been chemically treated (which makes it more challenging to burrow into).
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The strong smells of orange, lemon, lime, lemongrass, bergamot, and grapefruit are powerful enough to deter them, yet safe enough to use around your home as a natural bee repellent.
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Hanging heavy wind chimes in areas where carpenter bees might nest can be effective enough to drive them elsewhere.
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Once you’re sure all the bees are out, plug the hole with wood putty or a wooden dowel coated with wood glue.
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Every spring they have the huge task of drilling holes and building nests, so if they can find anything to make their jobs easier, they’ll likely take it.