Wood-destroying insects
Carpenter Ants & Carpenter Bees
Help with carpenter ants, carpenter bees and the other wood-destroying insects around your home.
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Carpenter ants & carpenter bees
Protect the wood
in your home.
Carpenter ants and carpenter bees don’t eat wood the way termites do, but they tunnel and nest in it. Left alone, they can damage decks, siding, trim and structural wood.
Royal specializes in controlling wood destroying insects, including termites, carpenter ants and carpenter bees. We’ll find where they’re nesting and talk through the options for your home.
Signs to watch for
What you
might notice.
These signs can point to carpenter ants or carpenter bees around your home.
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Large ants indoors
Large black ants inside, especially in spring, can point to a nest nearby.
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Sawdust-like debris
Small piles of wood shavings near baseboards, windows or wood framing.
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Round holes in wood
Neat, round holes in decks, eaves or fascia boards are a sign of carpenter bees.
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Bees around the eaves
Bees hovering around wooden eaves, rails or siding in spring and summer.
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Rustling in walls
Faint rustling inside walls or ceilings can come from an active ant colony.
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Damaged wood
Soft, hollowed or tunneled wood around the outside of the home.
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Talk it through
Call or request a free evaluation and tell us what you’re seeing.
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Take a closer look
A technician inspects your property and explains what they find in plain language.
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Choose your next step
Review your options and estimate, then schedule service when you’re ready.
Carpenter ant and bee questions
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Both damage wood. Termites eat it, while carpenter ants tunnel through it to nest. A free evaluation will confirm which one you have.
Over time, carpenter bees can weaken wood by drilling and reusing tunnels in decks, eaves and trim.
Yes. Phone and on-site pest evaluations are free.
Yes, warranty options are available. Ask about them during your evaluation and we’ll explain what each option covers.
No. Royal never requires you to sign a pest control contract or ties you into services you don’t need. You choose the service that fits your home, when you need it.
Other services
More ways
we can help.
Royal handles termites and the other pests that matter to local homeowners. Every service starts with a free evaluation.
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Termite Control
Termite controlFind out what’s happening and discuss treatment options for your property.
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Termite Inspections & WDI Reports
Inspections & reportsTermite inspections and WDI reports for real estate purchases and refinances.
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General Pest Control
General pest controlRodent control and help with ants, stinging insects and the other pests you’re seeing.