Pest Control Technician Practice Exam

The nesting behavior of carpenter bees is best described as boring into wood. Unlike honeybees that create hives, carpenter bees are solitary insects that excavate tunnels in wood to create their nests. They typically choose soft, unpainted wood such as the wood of decks, eaves, and fences, where they can burrow and create a suitable habitat for their larvae. This behavior distinguishes them from other types of bees that have different nesting requirements, such as those that build underground nests or inhabit pre-existing cavities. Additionally, while they may sometimes utilize holes in old trees, the primary characteristic of carpenter bee nesting is their behavior of boring into wood materials to create their nesting sites.