Above: This is a cross-section of part of a Carpenter Bee Burrow. A Carpenter Bee did this in a frighteningly short amount of time.

Conclusions

• Carpenter Bees do damage to wood.

• Carpenter Bees will drill holes in painted and bare wood surfaces.

• Carpenter Bees do return yearly.

• Carpenter Bees do sting.

• Warning to Do-it-yourselfers: Don't get caught in the "Ladder Trap" as described in Stinging Insect Traps.

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