Fill Bee Holes In Cedar Siding

The home depot sells wood filler to fill these holes.

Fill bee holes in cedar siding.

Carpenter bees drill holes into facia boards on cedar siding perfectly circular ones about 1 2 inch in diameter. Make sure to cover all the points using the marks you used as a reminder. This is the most commonly used method by carpenters and repairmen. Once dry the caulk may not completely fill the nest s interior and may create divots on the nest s exterior.

Fill the siding holes with wood filler. When the bees are sleeping squirt the powdered insecticide from the bottle at the entrance and exit points on the siding. Woodpeckers find the hollow spots in the wood. Epoxy putty is a commonly recommended wood filler for use in repairing woodpecker damage.

If the entry point is close to the ground squirt some powder on the ground. Here at best bee brothers we have found that the best method is to use both a wooden dowel and caulk. Then they make a right turn and drill galleries nests parallel to the grain of the wood just below the surface. Use a putty knife to force the filler inside the hole making sure to fill in the hole and to completely cover the opening.

Spray the powder in the opening of the siding. Scrape away any excess with the putty knife when you re done and allow it to air dry. The woodpeckers are just the end result. Once it dries just paint over it with the exterior paint of your choice.

You will just need to get a putty knife to push it deep into the hole and to smooth it out.