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If you do get WD40 on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soapy water.
Do this towards the end of the day when the bees are more likely to be back in their nests.
Excess WD40 will drip onto the ground below the hole so if you don’t want it getting messy, put down a tarp before you spray.
You can buy wooden dowels at most hardware stores and you can cut the length down to size so they fit in your board.
Keep in mind that your home may need some repairs after the bees are gone. For instance, you may want to hire a contractor to replace wooden boards on a deck or shed.
Although you can use caulking to fill in holes, it can shrink over time so you may need to re-seal the holes.
This works in a pinch, but you’ll have to spray the wood every few days to keep the scent strong. This can be hazardous if the wood is near a source of fire. Remember, WD40 is very flammable.
In some cases, the smell of the paint or stain may bother the bees enough to keep them away.
Carpenter bees are attracted to the nectar and pollen so flowering plants can lure them to a different part of your home. Plus, they’ll pollinate the plants!
If you’re making your own traps, you’ll usually attach two plastic bottles to create a narrow, slick space that the bees can’t get through.
This is a more expensive option, but if you’ve been replacing wood every few years, it might be cost-effective. For example, you might install aluminum or vinyl siding to a shed that frequently gets carpenter bees.
