Carpenter bees (Xylocopa virginica ... or cement board siding. Insecticides made for bees applied to a wood surface may be effective for a short time but must be reapplied, and this is difficult ...

While the smell of lemon, oranges, lime, and other citrus fruits may be pleasant to humans, it repels carpenter bees. Create a citrus spray by filling a bottle with water and squeezing in fresh ...