and wooden siding. The first major sign of a carpenter bee infestation is usually perfectly rounded holes of about 1/2 inch in diameter, typically located on the underside of wooden surfaces.

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to chew round nesting holes into wood, hence their name. "Carpenter bees are often regarded as the gentle giants of the native pollinator community," says Crumbley. "They do not make honey.

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But what caused the hole? A conical puncture hole on a pterosaur vertebra raised questions about a potential attack. Brown, et al (2025) Journal of Paleontology A scan of the bone found that the ...

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You can prevent giant water bugs from entering your home by sealing off cracks and holes in siding and window screens. A pest control professional can also help you eliminate giant water bugs.