answer:You cannot relocate carpenter bees. They are not a hive, and do not answer to a queen. If you’re worried about relocating these bees because you’ve heard that bees are now federally protected, don’t worry….carpenter bees are not included. If you want to avoid killing them because you feel sorry for the little guys, please understand that the reason they are drilling holes is that they are nesting. Each perfectly round hole holds a larvae, who also eat your house later on. And, if you don’t take action by killing the adults, the excessive damage done to your house won’t be covered by your homeowner’s policy. Get a can of WD-40, put the red straw into the nozzle, and shoot the oil as far into the hole as you can reach it. It costs less than $5, and can save you thousands.