Realize that an abundance of moths does not necessarily mean damage. Also, look for large numbers of birds, particularly starlings, pecking holes in the lawn looking for caterpillars. Consider control measures when you find 2 to 4 webworms per square foot of sod. Insecticides such as Dursban, Diazinon and Sevin may be used for control. Carpenter Bees Carpenter bees look a lot like bumble bees, but they can be easily identified if you know what to look for.
Bumble bees have hairy abdomens, which are usually yellow and black.
Carpenter bees abdomens' are shiny blue-black. Carpenter bees are solitary bees that do not form colonies and are nonaggressive unless provoked. Only the females possess a stinger. Males may buzz around a person's head but are harmless. Carpenter bees get their name from the ability of the female to bore into wood.