There are seven species of carpenter bees throughout the U.S. They get their name from their ability to drill through wood and nest in holes of about one-half inch across.

The holes that carpenter bees drill usually only look about one or two inches deep. But they can be up to 10 feet long. These tunnels usually have several rooms where the bees hold their eggs and food.

These bees can drill into almost any wood, but like old and unpainted woods best.

Preventing bee problems:

Here are a few simple things you can do to prevent them from invading your house: