bees!!

[Neil09]

For the past week or so, I have been noticing carpenter bees flying around my little barn, and noticing more and more. Anyone know of any CHEAP ways to get rid of these things? I see the holes they are making on the 2x4 supports that my punching bag is hanging from and I don't want it to rot out and fall lol. Any ideas? thanks, neil

 

[Rahllin]

Tennis racquet style bug zapper! This is what I used at my previous apartment when I had these things on my back balcony. Not a good way to get rid of the problem, but a fun way to get rid of the frustration the problem causes while looking for a permanent solution!

 

[Neil09]

hmm, that does look fun lol, but I need to get the female to stop digging them damn holes before my punching bag falls and the landlord want me to fix the 300 year old 2x4

 

[dantheman]

Wasp spray ?

 

[CrkdLtr]

Used to always have fun swatting them with a badminton racket.

 

[Yrdawg]

Wasp spray ?

Works...and if you don't fill or cover the hole the next bee will start on it.

I covered a hole with duct tape and the dam bee went through.

 

[mikeinneworlean]

Mix up a dishwasher soap and water mix in a spray bottle. It will kill the ones it hits, and keep them from coming back. Really.

 

[mwk1975]

Co-Op Hi Yield brand spray for wasps/bees, you have to mix it up and use a sprayer.

 

[reelkaos]

Fill the holes with liquid nails.

 

[Emperor]

Tell landlord she/he is renting you a defective property that could cause possible injury and demand break on rent!

 

[Neil09]

Ha I wish. Father in law gave me a little poison (i think hi yield) to mix up a gallon. I will try it this afternoon if I get back early enough.

 

[Emperor]

Ha I wish. Father in law gave me a little poison (i think hi yield) to mix up a gallon. I will try it this afternoon if I get back early enough.

I wonder if that will work on dirt dobbers to prevent them from building those damn nests on/inside of everything?

 

[drumz2129]

Demon WP, you can find it at most hardware stores and just about every feed store. I have not found an insect it will not kill.

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/demon-wp-insecticide-p-74.html

 

[troy_mclure]

put mineral spirits in a spray bottle and spray the wood, and in the holes. itll keep them away for months. or you can use a brush or roller.

wear safety glasses.

 

[angrycookieman]

Rat Shot. Let the redneck games begin!

 

[charliepapa]

Fill the holes with liquid nails.

this or expanding foam; a little goes a long way. once it cures, trim it off flush.

 

[.227]

I have a friend who tried spraying various stuff in the holes,he found out if the bee was not in the hole he/she would come back and start another hole.GOOD LUCK!