> Yes Carpenter Bees is what I am talking about! I have also hear them
> called wood bees! YES they do look like Bumble Bees!
>
> I do NOT Like them!
>

I fill the holes with an acetone-based wood filler (available at the small chain hardware stores such as Ace Hardware and the like). I do this in the evening when they've settled in for the night. The result is that the acetone quickly kills them, the hole is filled, and if you color matched the surrounding wood, you're left with some minor sanding when all is hardened.

I've trapped them inside their hole during the day ... their cell mate usually hangs around but doesn't start a new hole (usually) ... that's when the tennis racket gets used.

Best thing I ever saw was one carpenter bee was staying JUST out of reach of my garden hose ... hovering over the house roof, when a swallow came swooping down from behind and scooped the bee out of mid-air. Gotta love the food chain.

Fill those holes with the acetone-based putty and you'll be happy. It's amazing just how many holes a few bees will make ... snuff 'em early and you're done for the summer.

Regards,

Rick