Why do Carpenter Bees Drill Holes?
In all fairness to carpenter bees, they don’t drill holes for the sheer joy of it, nor do they do it simply to annoy us. They drill holes and excavate galleries to lay their eggs in. Although we usually only see the entrance holes, carpenter bee egg galleries can extend several feet along the grain from the entrance hole. Over time, carpenter bee damage can become quite extensive, often requiring expensive work to repair or replace damaged wood.
