Woodpeckers eat carpenter bees, as do various species of birds, such as shrikes and bee-eaters as well as some mammals such as ratels. Other predators include large mantises and predatory flies, particularly large robber-flies of the family Asilidae.

Do cardinals eat carpenter bees?

#4: Northern Cardinal

The northern cardinal will attack and eat bees if a have is nearby, especially during the breeding season. Also known as the redbird, common cardinal, or simply cardinal, the northern cardinal belongs to the Cardinalidae family of songbirds.

How do I keep carpenter bees away?

Paint or varnish exposed wood surfaces around your home to make them less attractive to the bees. The most vulnerable areas are windowsills, railings, decks, fences, doors, eaves and wooden lawn furniture. Cover exterior openings to your home with fine mesh screens or caulk for small crevices to prevent bee incursions.