Scottpat Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 While inspecting a big log home this week I came across a device I had never seen. The owner had them installed around the home, at first I thought they were just a bird house but the caretaker of the property explained that they were Carpenter Bee traps. The bees go in the holes or bore their own hole and then head for the light (glass jar) at the bottom of the trap. Also the wood on the trap is bare or not treated with anything, the bees like it better than the logs that have been treated. Once in they can not get back out! They really work because I did not find one hole from a bee on this home. Click to Enlarge 29.85?KB Click to Enlarge 27.87?KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 I like that... ! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Thanks Scott. I'll add it to reports containing write-ups on carpenter bee damage, with credits to you, of course. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Love it Scottpat. I have seen test tubes duct taped over existing holes at an ag research facility that appeared to work. I wonder why the bee cannot find the way out? Looks like an open path to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 I wonder why the bee cannot find the way out? Looks like an open path to me. heliotropism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emalernee Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Bees can only look straight ahead or down, so they are flying toward what they think is open space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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