carpenter bees

Discussion in 'Gardening' started by passiflora16, Apr 25, 2006.

  1. passiflora16

    passiflora16 Member

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    anyone have any ideas for how to get carpenter bees out of your soffit? i've tried diluted borax in a spray on the soffit which seemed to work for a few days. any other ideas?
     
  2. Yoseff

    Yoseff Music Addict

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    Smoke? Ya know, like they use in honey hives to get them to leave you alone while you collect the honey? Maybe... I dunno
     
  3. tuatara

    tuatara Lifetime Supporter Lifetime Supporter

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    smoke only placates them ............i used to spray W-40 right where their entrance was ...worked well for me
     
  4. flmkpr

    flmkpr Senior Member

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    dont know wether your house is painted or stained but deisle and used moter oil works well maybe sprey some up inside so it doesnt mess up your paint
     

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