Carpenter Bees are most impressive becuase of their immense size. It seems amazing that they even
get off the ground.  Then when they are airborne, they can hover in one spot for a time, then
abruptly change course and maneuver instantly.  As they depart from a hovering position, however,
their movements appear almost "digital", in the sense that they seem to move in a single direction
as they depart from a stationary position.

They invariably get a great response from most people who are terrified of them (their size might
suggest that their sting might be fatal) but as we know, they cannot sting.

A whiffle ball bat, squash, badminton or tennis racket makes quick work of them.  Many people don't
like the tunnels they make in fascia boards around the house, and especially the pollen "trails"
below the holes as they seem to have a hard time "docking" properly when carrying a full load of
pollen.