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Woodpecker Damage to Fascia: Carpenter Bees First, Then Woodpeckers

Carpenter bees tunnel in fascia (May). Larvae develop. Pileated woodpecker rips open tunnels to eat larvae. Result: large holes. Fix: spray insecticide in holes, fill with putty, paint to deter bees.

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