How do I get rid of Carpenter bees?
![Jan piner](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2016/05/22/5343499_1.jpg?size=91x91)
We have carpenter bees from H.we’ve put out traps according to directions without any takers. I look like I’m having a seizure trying to hit them with an electric swatter . Any suggestions?
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