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I have this bumblebee under my deck #803215

Asked July 26, 2022, 7:41 PM EDT

I’m trying to identify A bumblebee, I don’t know if they make honey, so I’m very curious. I live in robbinsdale Minnesota I Think of bumblebees as a example of a good environment.

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

The color is not good but I believe it is a Carpenter Bee.  Don't panic.  They will not cause structural damage.  However, they do nest in unpainted wood.  Here is an article: 

How to Stop Carpenter Bees: 6 Simple Tricks That Work (Without Poison) – Garden Betty
Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied July 27, 2022, 5:59 PM EDT

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