Carpenter bees prefer to nest in softwoods such as redwood, cedar, and pine. Generally, they attack bare or weathered wood without paint or stain. Outdoor decks and unpainted edges of fascia board, soffits, cedar shingles, window sills, and roof trim are favorite nest sites. They will ...
A bee infestation might mean a nearby bees' nest: check dark and protected spots like tree hollows, beneath porches, or under eaves. If you don't find a nest -- great! That's one less thing to worry about and you can read on for methods to repel and get rid of bees that can't...
Wasps:Wasps, such as paper wasps and yellow jackets, can be aggressive, with their sting being extremely painful. They’ll often build their nests in eaves, attics, and other sheltered areas. Bees:While beneficial to the environment, these pests can still become a nuisance if they nest near...
I suspect the jay is often punished by birds which are otherwise innocent of nest-robbing. One season I found a jay’s nest in a small cedar on the side of a wooded ridge. It held five eggs, every one of which had been punctured. Apparently some bird had driven its sharp beak ...
zone 7B. The winters were pretty mild – rarely colder than -5C and there was only about a month when the weather stayed below freezing during the day. It was a damp area in the Pacific rain forest, with moss and dripping eaves daily, except for a few weeks in the middle of August....
in the narrow sleeping-room where the Mason-bees take refuge by the hundred. After a night spent in the crevice between two stones, it is not advisable to trust to the mark made yesterday. Therefore, the counting of the number of Bees that return to the nest must be taken in hand at...