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Carpenter Bees Insecticide

Xylocopa spp. Insecticide

Description of Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa spp.):
Carpenter bees, like their name, tend to bore into sound wood and wood structures for their nests. Males cannot string and females do not usually attack. If found in the lawn, that means they are nesting in some nearby wood structure like your deck or home.

A humane method to remove Carpenter bees is to catch them in a butterfly net and then suck them into a shop vac. Then, you must drive them a minimum of 7 miles away to release them... otherwise they will return.
According to the manufacturer approved labels: The following 2 insecticides, applied at the listed application rates, will control Carpenter Bees.
Preventative
Curative
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Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.404 ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 829 square feet
at a cost of
$12.03 per 1,000 sqft
Preventative
Curative
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Blanket Treatment
Label Rate:
0.4 - 0.8 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 40000 - 80000 square feet
at a cost of
$0.45 - $0.90 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Use the higher rate for fast knockdown and increased residual control. Dense or excessive (greater than 3 inches) lawn height and arid conditions may require higher volume application rates. Repeat application if necessary. Application in combination with compatible surfactants or wetting agents may enhance penetration.

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