Jump to: How Much Damage Can Carpenter Bees Do? What Are the Signs of a Carpenter Bee Nest? How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees Are carpenter bees calling your patio home this summer? As temperatures rise, insects come out of the woodwork—literally, in the case of carpenter bees. As the name suggests, these bees nest in wood, often in trees. But they will burrow in an aging deck, a decaying pile of firewood, your house’s siding, or any other prime real estate when given the opportunity.