Meanwhile in New York, I have experienced a crazy season for carpenter bees. My neighbor insists they just have "lucky years" and won't do any permanent damage.

Meanwhile in New York, I have experienced a crazy season for carpenter bees. My neighbor insists they just have "lucky years" and won't do any permanent damage. I'm conflicted; using pesticides on a pollinator feels like a mortal sin, but I have no clue if my silly home remedies (lemongrass and almond oil) actually accomplished anything. I guess I'll see next year...