Hey everyone, I’ve noticed a lot of carpenter bees around my workshop. Would a bug zapper help keep them away?
I don’t think bug zappers are effective against carpenter bees. They’re attracted to wood, not light. Better to fix any exposed wood around your place.
BeeFriendlyCarol’s right. Carpenter bees aren’t like other flying insects that get zapped. They’re more interested in boring into wood to lay eggs.
Actually, I read a study where some carpenter bees were attracted to the light, but it’s not a guaranteed solution. It’ll zap some, but you’ll still need to physically block their holes.