Use the drill bit to drill the holes into the post at a 45 degree.
Diy wood carpenter bee trap. There are plenty of designs found online for building your own carpenter bee trap. Simple carpenter bee trap diy. Appealing to carpenter bees half inch holes are drilled into a wood box at an upward angle that prevents direct sunlight from shining in. Whenever you plan on cutting or drilling wood for the.
Anywhere between 5 8 will work. This builder wanted to make a cage that would attract a good amount of bees but not be. Large carpenter bee trap idea. A carpenter bee trap that takes less than an.
Cut the wood post until it s 7 in. This video shows a simple fix to that problem. Put on eye goggles and a dust mask before working on the trap. 9 carpenter bee trap plans 1.
Carpenter bees have an annoying habit of burrowing into wood and eating up the internal structure of fence posts decking eaves etc. Basic carpenter bee. While you might not think bees can be a problem over time they can destroy your barn. On three sides of the post measure out a hole that is 3 from the top and centered.
I was not ready for the influx of bugs i d get moving to the south. Carpenter bees build their nests in soft pieces of wood. I m a california boy that recently located to tn. Purchase pressure treated wood to make the base of the trap.
Cut the post to the desired height. Drill a hole through the center of the post length wise.