Examples of carpenter bee in a Sentence
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Preventing carpenter bees from returning involves several proactive measures.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
While not all bees sting, honeybees, carpenter bees and bumblebees are among bee species that can sting.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
The lifespan of a carpenter bee varies depending on the species and environmental factors, but according to the U.S. Forest Service, adult carpenter bees can live up to three years.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
Common bee species include mason bees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, leafcutter bees and sweat bees, according to the city.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024
Solitary bees, the female bees build tunnels in wood for their nests, laying eggs for the next generation of carpenter bees.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Known for nesting in wood, carpenter bees are not aggressive but can damage wooden structures.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
Spectracide carpenter bee and ground-nesting yellow jacket killer ($5.47 for a 16-ounce can at Home Depot) is one example of a foam product.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022
There are insecticide products commercially labeled for carpenter bee control.
—Cole Sikes Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 16 May 2022
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
While not all bees sting, honeybees, carpenter bees and bumblebees are among bee species that can sting.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
The lifespan of a carpenter bee varies depending on the species and environmental factors, but according to the U.S. Forest Service, adult carpenter bees can live up to three years.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
Common bee species include mason bees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, leafcutter bees and sweat bees, according to the city.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024
Solitary bees, the female bees build tunnels in wood for their nests, laying eggs for the next generation of carpenter bees.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Known for nesting in wood, carpenter bees are not aggressive but can damage wooden structures.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
Spectracide carpenter bee and ground-nesting yellow jacket killer ($5.47 for a 16-ounce can at Home Depot) is one example of a foam product.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022
There are insecticide products commercially labeled for carpenter bee control.
—Cole Sikes Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 16 May 2022
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