Do Carpenter Bees Sting

Carpenter bees can be aggressive, and nobody likes getting stung by a bee. But before you reach for a can of bug spray, you should know that its very unlikely youll be stung by one. Males Dont Sting Male carpenter bees, which are the ones with all the bluster, do not sting at all. Males dont even have a sting (or stinger, as most people tend to call it), so try as they might, they cant hurt you. All the male carpenter bee can do is bump into you. Females Do Female carpenter bees do have a sting and are capable of stinging you. A female will defend herself if she feels threatened, but shes not threatened that easily. If youre swatting at her with a newspaper or waving your hands frantically to scare her off, then yes, you might get stung. But stay calm and leave her alone, and shell do the same. Beneficial Pollinators Carpenter bees are beneficial pollinators that do more good than harm. They do occasionally nest in places people dont want them to live, such as decks or porches, so you may need to take control measures at times.