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Carpenter Bee Paint and Stain Additives: Do They Work?

Carpenter bees drill perfectly round holes in decks, fascia, rails and log homes, and they come back to the same wood year after year. One of the easiest ways to discourage them is to mix an insect additive into the stain or paint you're already applying. Here's how the three additives we carry compare, and what to realistically expect from them. Do Insecticide Paint Additives Work? They help, especially as part of a plan. An additive puts an insecticide or repellent into the coating itself, so …
Oct 5th 2026 The Stain Depot