Carpenter Bees InsecticideXylocopa spp. InsecticideDescription 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. Control Options for Carpenter BeesComment and Ask Questions About Carpenter Bees