it repels carpenter bees. Create a citrus spray by filling a bottle with water and squeezing in fresh citrus fruits. You can also boil citrus fruit rinds in water for a more intense scent.

"Carpenter bees dislike the scent of citrus oils," she continues. "You can make a natural repellent by boiling citrus peels in water, letting the mixture cool, then straining it into a spray bottle.