The Surprising Reason Bee Houses Don’t Stop Carpenter Bees

Carpenter bee house traps are everywhere these days. Maybe you’ve seen them on Amazon, Pinterest or your neighbor’s backyard fence. Cute, simple, and affordable. And if you’ve ever had a carpenter bee problem, you’ve probably wondered: “Will this bee house fix it?”

Unfortunately, the answer is no. Bee houses don’t stop carpenter bees—especially when the infestation has already started. Here’s why, and the carpenter bee treatment that actually works.

Why The Carpenter Bee House Doesn’t Work Alone

• Carpenter bees don’t want roommates. They’re solitary insects. Bee houses are based on the logic of mason bees—not wood-burrowing pests
• If you don’t plug existing holes, they’ll keep coming back. Open tunnels are invitations. Just like leaving your doors unlocked for squatters.
• You can’t fix a silent infestation with a passive box. Carpenter bees work inside the wood. You don’t see the damage—until it’s too late.

The Real Risks of Ignoring the Problem

Unsealed carpenter bee tunnels do more than let bees in. They attract:

• Termites (yes, really)
• Wasps
• Rodents and snakes
• Woodpeckers (they’ll tear your home apart hunting for larvae)

All of this happens quietly, invisibly, until the wood starts collapsing under your feet—or falling from your roofline.

What Actually Works: BB PRO® Carpenter Bee Trap & Repellent Kits

Our patented BB PRO® traps solve the problem at the root:

• Made from stainless steel — bees can’t chew through
• Traps, blocks and controls carpenter bees in one system
  
• No sprays. No poisons. 100% chemical-free
• Stops active infestations, not just future ones

“Won’t They Just Drill Another Hole?”

Carpenter bees don’t usually drill new holes unless they have no choice. Instead, they prefer to return to the tunnels they’ve already made year after year. Why go through the effort of creating a new hole when the old one is still there, ready to be reused?

These bees aren’t lazy—they’re strategic. Once they’ve claimed a spot in your fascia board, deck rails, or trim, they stick with it. They’re not trying to work harder; they’re just smart little squatters making the most of what’s already available.

The Carpenter Bee House is Helpful—But Not a Cure

Let’s be clear: we’re not against carpenter bee houses. They can be useful if you’ve already solved the core issue. Think of them like a scarecrow—great for deterring the next round, but useless during an active stampede.

Don’t just plug the holes. Don’t just hang a house. Block, trap, and repel.

Because once the bees are in, a house won’t evict them—it just gives them another option.
Stop the infestation before it spreads deeper and invites even worse pests.

Final Thoughts: Stop the Cycle Before It Starts

If you care about your home—and the structural integrity of your deck, porch, fascia, or eaves—don’t wait for signs of damage. That means: If you see a hole, block it with BB PRO stainless steel traps!

The carpenter bee house is a helpful supplement, but it’s not a solution. And if anyone in the peanut gallery tells you otherwise—bless their hearts, but they’re wrong.

✅ Ready to Protect Your Home

Don’t wait for the wood to rot. Start with a patented BB PRO® trap and repellent kit today and stop carpenter bees before they chew your home to bits.

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