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Do you have a cedar or redwood swing set? If so, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen carpenter bees buzzing around, or noticed their tell-tale holes in your set. Here’s everything you need to know about these bees and how to keep them from ruining your outdoor fun.
What are carpenter bees?
Here are 4 facts about carpenter bees:
What damage do carpenter bees cause?
Carpenter bees prefer to dig their nests in swing sets made of soft woods like cedar or redwood. Pressure-treated pine is not an attractive option to them.
If your infestation is limited to just a few tunnels, you don’t have to worry about them taking down your swing set. Although they do dig into wood, carpenter bees won’t steadily destroy your swing set like termites or carpenter ants might. (You do still need to worry about them stinging your kids though!)
A few things to look out for:
If your infestation is widespread or has been going on for many years, the large number of tunnels can cause the following problems:
What can you do to prevent carpenter bee damage?
Here are some tips to convince carpenter bees to find a home far away from your swing set:
What can you do about existing bees?
Listen, a few bees may not take your swing set down, but that doesn't mean you want them around! Here are some tips to get rid of the bees swarming around your set:
There is no way to guarantee that you won’t get carpenter bees in your wooden swing set, or that you’ll be able to completely eradicate them once you have an infestation. However, by keeping watch over your swing set to and following the steps outlined above, you can help ensure minimal damage.
Want to know more about providing a safe, fun environment for your child? Read our blog about The Do's and Don'ts for Ultimate Playset Safety for a comprehensive list of ways to keep a safe playset for your kids!
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