How do i get rid of carpenter bees? black snakes in yd with kids&dog

I've had some success laying down bounce dryer sheets to keep the bees away.

When we lived in Florida we had a cat and a chow that went on a snake killing spree when a coral snake killed their companion. Never saw a live snake after that. The chow even kept wild large cats and alligators off the property, even neighbors property. She never even had a scratch on her. Our neighbor would let us know when the fight was on so we could check her afterwards. Many snakes are harmless, check and see what local snakes in your area are the dangerous ones and what are harmless. Snakes eat rodents and keep them out of your house, if they are harmless leave them alone. The wouldn't be there if food wasn't around for them to eat.

We always put mothballs scattered around property works great

Carpenter bees---dreadful, damaging nuisances. We were referred to the local coop for a mix to use in garden sprayer. Shoot it into the holes and they drop "like flies." Then seal the holes w caulk to prevent reinfestation.