Eastern Carpenter Bee
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Its range extends through most of the eastern half of the United States.
Like their bumblebee relatives, they are social insects that spend their day pollinating flowers.
As the name suggests they build their nest in wood, which occasionally causes problems in residential areas.
A circular hole on the surface of untreated wood, along with a trail of sawdust, are typical indications of carpenter bee activity.
The best way to deal with carpenter bee problems in the home is to discourage them by insuring exterior wood areas such as siding and fences, are either painted or treated with a wood preservative.
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