An easy to make and highly effective trap for the carpenter bee using common hand tools and scrap lumber. Average construction time is 5 minutes per trap. Reposted since I inadvertently deleted the previous one. #carpenterbeetrap
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@williamthomson76246 жыл бұрын
We’re about the same age, the last generation of true “horse sense”, and my friend, you’ve got plenty! Thanks a million for this video. I’m in my way out to the shop now!
@stupiddummy8087 Жыл бұрын
I have that exact same craftsman table saw. Runs super smooth.
@MarshRat Жыл бұрын
oldie but goldie
@RealToolReviews8 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
@MarshRat8 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
@LadderMover Жыл бұрын
I have carpenter bees destroying any exposed wood on my buildings, they should be renamed demolition bees. I will definitely give this a try. Thanks for taking the time to make a great video and sharing it with us!
@MarshRat Жыл бұрын
Hope the traps help
@randymiller92194 жыл бұрын
It took me probably 30 minutes to make 3 of these traps. Within an hour I had already got one. Thank you so much for making this video. I tried WD40 that I saw on another video but all that did was drive them out of the nest. I had 25 or more of thes things flying around the barn the morning after using WD40
@GasNBullets7 жыл бұрын
went to home depot and picked up some new bosch speed demon paddle bits. took a 2x4 I had laying around, cut 3 chunks off, drilled them, went to the recycle bin and grabbed 1 water bottle and 2 20oz soda bottles, installed the bottles, found wood screws, headed out to install them now. thank you!!! love easy fast soloutions
@ytSuns266 жыл бұрын
You nailed it, really the most efficient method of all. Everyone has what they need to build that. Thanks!
@snowdragon84737 жыл бұрын
Made these traps with 4" scraps of 2x4. They work. It took a few days for the first bee to go in. Thanks for the video!
@usaf63878 жыл бұрын
Best way I found to keep carpenter bees away from my log home was give them an easy place to nest. I bought a 6-in. x 8-in x 10 ft. pine beam from a sawmill and suspended it between two trees away from my home. The bees went right to it and with minimal determent treatment to my log home I have managed to keep them away. I had to add another beam after two years, pileated woodpeckers about destroyed the beam seeking the bee Larvae.
@TomCook-jw6ur4 жыл бұрын
Smart idea.
@DougBillian Жыл бұрын
I make mine a bit differently (metro Atlanta GA) but I learned a few things and will definitely try some of your ideas. Good stuff and great advice. Thanks!
@MarshRat Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@knowinghistruth72274 жыл бұрын
I love this guy, and his trap work excellent!!! I have had them up since spring, and they are still trapping these bees, even after I stopped seeing them search for holes or places to make them.
@Dusty39005 жыл бұрын
ANY MAN WEARING "LIBERTY" OVERALL'S GOTTA BE RIGHT
@jackwatkins73825 жыл бұрын
You ain't shittin! That's all I wear, you don't ever see any DC's around no more?
@K31swiss4 жыл бұрын
I quit wearing Libertys when I saw made in China on the last pair I bought. Now I wear Pointers. Better made, more comfortable, last a lot longer and made in Tennessee. China can kiss my ass.
@Dirtdiggglers11 ай бұрын
Best bee trap around. I had to come back and see what size bits he used. Awesome job sir. Only thing i did different was i took a little off the corners for the 1/2 hole goes to make it easier to drill.
@MarshRat11 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@SuperMacDaddy668 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I am going to build some of these traps tomorrow and see how they preform.
@RANGERVETBRET8 жыл бұрын
ive had carpenter bee's invate my shop 4 years and now ive got a way 2 combat them thanks 2 u .thanks 4 the easy 2 make trap
@slipperyjk6 жыл бұрын
I built four of these and they work great! Thanks from the shores of lake Huron!
@tyrssen17 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marsh! I've been fighting with these bastards for years!
@ajhollingshead99168 жыл бұрын
I built this today, works like a charm! Thank you!!
@MarshRat8 жыл бұрын
Glad you found this vid of value. Thanks
@diarmuidcdc6 жыл бұрын
Florida here , I have lots of nests in my fence posts, and doing research I came across this video, and I made about 7 of these and within maybe 2 hrs 1 bee was in my trap , awesome video, easy instructions and it works, I saw some other videos where they put water and dish liquid in the bottle to drown them , I have 3 with liquid and 4 without, one without caught the first one.
@johnnydobbs13997 жыл бұрын
man thank you so much . you made the video very informative and with easy and quick instructions .I'm from Marietta GA and we have these dang bees everywhere I faint wait to get my new traps up
@TheFlashgordon497 жыл бұрын
Best carpenter bee trap design i have seen ... Great idea and so simple ... Thanks Marsh Rat ... Great Video
@scotwheeler36906 жыл бұрын
Good info in this video. From one Buckeye to another, thanks!
@JimFisherDIYPortableSolarPower8 жыл бұрын
Live in western NY but I have many good friends from Ohio, all good people and I count you amongst them!! Thanks for sharing this simple trap design. I'm going to make about 4 of these this week. Carpenter bees have been devouring my wooden privacy fence. THANKS!
@MarshRat8 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help. Hello to all the good people in NY
@boots78596 жыл бұрын
WNY guy here as well, and house we just bought last year was ate up by these things. So, now while having to replace some of the cedar trim, I'm gonna make up a half dozen of these this weekend as well. Saw another video where someone used a 4x4 which might give more entrances, however the spare 2x4 pieces I've got should do the trick just as well. Tip- I'm gonna put an ounce of water and couple drops of termidor or similar in mine just to speed up the killing.
@dperk170678 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info. Been having a lot of problems with these in Pa.
@sherrilaird65355 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. You made it a simple job. Im making mine just like yours
@bigbunn8336 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much for posting this! I’m gonna make a couple tomorrow. My buddy is having a horrible time with these bees.
@scottstallings77618 жыл бұрын
Love the simple design and the cost is even better. Hats of from your neighbor (ky)
@MarshRat8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support. I am originally from Laurel County KY...
@neshobanakni8 жыл бұрын
I knew you didn't talk like Ohio. My mom's from KY.
@astrorad20006 жыл бұрын
Good video and your voice sounds like one of my favorite singer/songwriters, John Prine
@JenkinsB5 жыл бұрын
Damnit, so easy and cheap. Well done sir!
@sandraboatright33426 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the help to rid us of carpenter bees. It worked over about 3 weeks we caught them. Now we can seat on the patio or be outside without them buzzing and getting in our face.
@Boobtube.5 жыл бұрын
don't worry, more will be back... you will never catch them all.
@posner897 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. thumbs up from here in the UK.
@monteconrad33726 жыл бұрын
These traps work and are indeed simple to make. I made 5 of them in no time at all and have caught around 100 bees.
@belindabatdorf11372 жыл бұрын
Hubby just made 6 of these ...2 for each deck Thanks for the help we are going bonkers between moles and bees
@MarshRat2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@peterstevens81296 жыл бұрын
Works great! Took care of my carpenter bee problem in Georgia over the weekend. Thanks for posting!! I named mine The Hotel California (yuck, yuck). Although, I did have some fun working on my tennis forehand - those little suckers can sure move when you put a little snap in your wrist on contact.
@binaryflat7 жыл бұрын
Great video... Thank you! Going to build one now if I can find some scrap lumber in my shop.
@truthgha7 жыл бұрын
Love it! I have had problems for years. I think I can even do this. Thanks. They seems to love my old chimney too, old mortar.... Have a hundred year plus house.
@carollewis16896 жыл бұрын
Love the video and REALLY love the way you say Pencil! ;-)
@ericsteel1733 жыл бұрын
When I was kid I was in our garage and there was a carpenter bee flying around. I watched him fly up into an empty light socket on the ceiling. I got a crazy idea and flipped on the switch. A second later, POP! Dead carpenter bee falls to the floor.
@daxmojones90253 жыл бұрын
I've had the occcasional June Bug come inside at night during the summer. Best way to deal with them is turn the ceiling fan on high and turn the upward (ceiling) facing light on. Just takes a minute of two for the bug to hit the fan and die.
@tonybrannen17405 жыл бұрын
Great video, we have a need for this in South Georgia as well
@mikerca3 жыл бұрын
You sound just like the actor George Lindsey who played Goober Pile on The Andy Griffith Show ! Looks like a great design. I will try it.
@MrMharley7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the help... From Georgia
@beebob12796 жыл бұрын
Great way to save the building. Been thinking how to do something similar on my bottom board of my beehives for catching small hive beetles. I think you helped me solve that one small glitch in my design
@Kymaureen15 жыл бұрын
These work! I made one, love the simple design (I am a 65 y.o. Grandma). First year only got a few. Left them in there and this year I already have several more trapped. Going to make more to cover more territory. Was going to add a photo, but can't figure out how to do it.
@G56AG6 жыл бұрын
Its not just Ohio, here in Oklahoma we have the same problem. One thing about yours is the simplicity, I love that!
@lapboard3403 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly Sir for posting this video. I appreciate it!
@MarshRat3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@stevencarter79996 жыл бұрын
Gonna have to make me a few of these. Thanks for the video.
@1planenut628 жыл бұрын
In Sharpsburg, GA, I enjoy my time with the carpenter bees and my special badminton racquet. It's fun to knock them down, then step on them, but I think I'll make a couple of these next year. Sometimes I just can't get them all.
@naturecallsoutdoors8 жыл бұрын
That is a neat design. Will try that one out if I need it. Or maybe make them for my neighbors so the bees go over there
@MarshRat8 жыл бұрын
+Nature Calls LOL. I wish I could send all of my bees over to the neighbors.
@pinoysiaki2 жыл бұрын
very simple and it works... Thanks for the video.
@MarshRat2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@steveashworth67073 жыл бұрын
I'm in southeastern ohio and the carpenter bees are bad!, I will make some of these traps this morning!, that's a great video!, thankyou!.
@MarshRat3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@steveashworth67073 жыл бұрын
@@MarshRat I made 4 of these this morning and 3 out of the 4 already have 1 carpenter bee in each!, thanks so much for the video!.
@0721busman7 жыл бұрын
Hey I gotta try one like that, made others but this looks a lot simpler, enjoyed it Thanks !!
@darangza8 жыл бұрын
Great video. It's simple and it works!
@MarshRat8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Glad to be of help.
@forkshootertb964 жыл бұрын
Great job! Simple but effective.
@williamthompson29763 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'll have to try that.
@s.t.entertainmentreviews75067 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! Nice guy! Nice trap! Going to get started on a few this week!
@MarshRat7 жыл бұрын
These have worked great for me. A good location for the traps is key.
@paulw77704 жыл бұрын
Very nice clear, no bs explanation- thanks!
@MarshRat4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@ravioli97285 жыл бұрын
Eazy peazy japanesey I am making me one Thanks for the video!
@teemmm5383 жыл бұрын
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@randymeredith Жыл бұрын
Thanks! This was really helpful
@MarshRat Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@davidhodgden14356 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. I have a cedar screened porch & the carpenter bees r a real pest. I’m going to make 2 for my porch👍
@johnnyboync18 жыл бұрын
where I live in the mountains of nc we have big problems with the bees. my carport was being eaten but worse, my neighbors two out building were really being weakened by them. the way I've been making traps is very labor intensive compared to yours. I was building boxes. I like your idea much more and will make a few to see just how well they work. I was selling mine at a flea market and they were selling well it's just I don't think I was making out because of the time it took for each box. your design is simple and, from the looks of things, quite effective. thanks marsh rat!
@MarshRat8 жыл бұрын
The simple traps have worked well for me. Hope you get the same results.
@davesmith29075 жыл бұрын
I've made this trap and It does work. Very easy to make....
@airbreather89283 жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you for a very simple and elegant design...heck, I think I may even be able to make one! You instruction is simple, easy to follow, and listening to you made me feel like I was learning from an old friend. Great instruction. Thank you.
@MarshRat3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@KAPYOTI8 жыл бұрын
Nice Work. Thanks for the show.
@MarshRat8 жыл бұрын
You are so very welcome.
@MarshRat5 жыл бұрын
I can't believe this vid has been so popular
@congamike17 жыл бұрын
Lowes has traps for $20. I like this idea better! Thanks you Sir.
@donnamarie44433 жыл бұрын
Wow! A lot simpler than other ones l have watched. Thanks for the smart and simple idea👍👍👍.
@MarshRat3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@blainehouser43544 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to try this! Thank You!
@MarshRat4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@stevena33333 жыл бұрын
Blue jay screaming in the background lol
@JasonSmith-qx3zh4 жыл бұрын
Pretty dang neat MR great share sure beats getting bug spraying back all on you lol!
@dave4348 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll be in the Shop tomorrow and made me few of these. I'm in SW Va. I have found spraying some WD40 in the holes seem to stop them also....
@georgehaber87938 жыл бұрын
Helpful and encouraging video! I like the way you emphasize that you need to wait a day or two before seeing results. I'm from New York--very impatien!. I installed 2 traps on my cedar siding exterior late this morning, was disappointed when I didn't see any bees in the trap by mid-afternoon. I guess I'll have to wait a couple of days to see results.
@MarshRat8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Patience is key and so is having the traps in the correct location. Good luck.
@Titan52berg7 жыл бұрын
Very informative video! I have a carpenter bee problem where I live as well, and this valuable construction video helps a lot! Thanks for a great video!
@MarshRat7 жыл бұрын
The Simple Trap works great...Hope you enjoy
@Titan52berg7 жыл бұрын
I just completed making one of these traps, inspired by your idea in this video! When I get it hung, I'll have to post a video of mine with the 'lodgers' I expect to see soon!
@alvinprettyman18025 жыл бұрын
thanks for posting gonna make some getting over run with bees
@KennethColeStatenIsland6 жыл бұрын
Marsh Rat, you're the best, easiest and cheapest. Thank you. I'll let you know how I do.
@claytonrealist88683 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thank you.
@MarshRat3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ldtuber246 жыл бұрын
Very simple design. I like that it is very compact. Subscribed!
@swordfish19497 жыл бұрын
Moved from Arkansas to North Carolina. Oh...look at all the nice bees doing pollination. No!! carpenter bees tearing up the deck! Many thank for the help. Got 10 in the jars as of today.
@MarshRat7 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain. I've nothing good to say about these pests. Kill 'em all. Cheers
@martinlayne7145 жыл бұрын
Thank you Marsh Rat! Good Video!
@goatman86923 жыл бұрын
Just built three of these today and within 5 hours trapped 7 bees. Thank you sir!
@MarshRat3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@scrubbwhite2914 жыл бұрын
From Syracuse N.Y. Thanks for the idea - very economical and a practical application of biology and physics. I'll let you know how it works for me.
@MarshRat4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@kerrycomstock92205 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the info on making a carpenter bee trap...i live in southern Alabama and they are everywhere boring holes, even in a cedar rocking chair I made last year that I like and don't want bees drilling it to pieces...LOL! Cheers to you, too, from LA (lower Alabama :)
@MarshRat5 жыл бұрын
I spent many a happy day in Alabama bass fishing. The people in your state were great too.
@jackwatkins73825 жыл бұрын
Don't you mean you live in LA? Lower Alabama?
@LordCarpenter8 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
@dangunn69616 жыл бұрын
I made one 3 years ago. It works great.
@paulw77702 жыл бұрын
Nice simple design, I was using 4 x 4 s. They are pricey. Your design is more efficient and the punch idea is terrific- thanks!
@MarshRat2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@davidholz37845 жыл бұрын
going to try it thanks dave
@kluless84996 жыл бұрын
Wanted to share something I found. Got rid of mine in about 5 minutes for about 3 bucks. They were boring into the white fascia on my utility building. I bought some white duct tape that matches the color of the wood, and just covered the holes. I made a criss-cross X shape over each hole with two pieces of tape. Next day they returned but couldn't find the holes. They left and haven't returned at all. This winter, I will plug the holes properly but this quick fix worked great for now.
@shawnnelson86275 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Definitely trying
@recoveringbaptist27494 жыл бұрын
This sounds easier than my Badminton racket, think I will make a few and see how it works.
@williamthompson29763 жыл бұрын
I have 2 badminton rackets hanging in the door way of my barn. I have been practicing my backhand for years
@mortalstorm3 жыл бұрын
@@williamthompson2976 Any improvement?
@GearSlammer4 жыл бұрын
Genius! Thanks!
@prenticeemler77096 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much ,love it
@crow43198 жыл бұрын
good idea i will be trying this thanks terry
@paininvirginia4 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother I made three those things and they work great
@MarshRat4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@MeyersCTR5 жыл бұрын
Thanks from Alabama
@oddshot607 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say Hey from NoGA. Good job on the vid.
@MarshRat7 жыл бұрын
Hello back to ya. Best regards
@brianmcquinn96588 жыл бұрын
im from springfield ohio and i have a bunch of carpenter bees around my porch deck. they have drilled into the wood hand railing. im gonna make one of these traps this week hope it works.. thanks for posting this vid
@MarshRat8 жыл бұрын
Give one a whirl. I also enjoy using Dawn dish washing detergent mixed with water in a sprayer for fun.
@cliffgoble96658 жыл бұрын
Do you spray the bees, or in the holes, or the wood? Does it make them angry or knock them down so you can step on them? Thanks for sharing. Will give this a try up here in NW Ohio they are a big problem now.
@wilburjordan6064 жыл бұрын
Very good easy
@litmissy66 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I am being invaded in SC and this is so easy to duplicate! The last suggestion I had was painting the exposed wood in my pole barn with used oil (took all summer and a Giant waste of time!) I just made 4 of these and will let you know in a few days.... fingers crossed
@MarshRat6 жыл бұрын
Good luck in SC. I'm hoping bee season doesn't come early here in Ohio