Trap Placement
How to Place Your Carpenter Bee Traps
Trap placement depends on your situation. Carpenter bees are very predictable, which means you can place traps in the right spots before they start drilling holes in your home.
If you already have carpenter bee holes
Plug existing holes first. Carpenter bees are territorial. If a nest is active, the male bee will defend it and prevent other bees from entering nearby traps.
Hang the trap directly over the plugged holes. Once the bees realize their nest is gone, they’ll look for a new, easy place to nest—your trap.
Mount securely. Our traps include two screw holes in the roof so you can attach them directly to your structure for best results.
If you do not have an infestation
Place traps at corners and roof peaks where carpenter bees naturally patrol.
Avoid hanging traps under rafters, as bees are less likely to see the entry hole.
Choose the sunny sides of your home—carpenter bees are attracted to warmth.
What to expect
If you see bees flying around but not entering the trap right away, don’t worry. It can take a day or two. Once the first bee is caught, the trap becomes much more effective as natural pheromones and sound attract others.
How long to leave traps up
You can leave traps up year-round, but it’s not necessary. Carpenter bees are active in the spring while mating and nesting. Once warm weather ends, activity stops. For best use, hang traps in spring and store them during winter.
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