If you have a carpenter bee infestation, there are a few signs to look out for. You may notice damage to the wood around your home, such as holes and sawdust. You may also hear buzzing sounds or ...

UC Davis scientists publish new research that shows gut bacteria of two carpenter bee species are more similar to social bees like honey bees and bumble bees than to solitary bees, even to closely ...

They look like bumblebees but bore through wood rafters like mini drills. This guide covers spotting, deterring, and (hopefully) evicting these insects.

A male carpenter bee. Courtesy of Matt Bertone. The fat bees are back, as are the tiny holes they love to drill in decks and porches. Carpenter bees (not to be confused with bumblebees or honeybees) ...

Carpenter bees look a little like bumblebees, but that is where the similarities end. Bumblebees do not create their own nests, so they do not cause structural damage. In contrast, carpenter bees bore ...

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Carpenter bees rarely sting and are important pollinators for many crops. Question: Every time I walk out into my backyard, an aggressive carpenter bee flies in circles around me. I like bees, but I ...

a carpenter bee making a hole in wood - Tamara Zerbe Nahodil/Getty Images Carpenter bees are one of the common pollinators you might see in your backyard along with honeybees, bumblebees, and ...

The local environment plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of the gut microbiome of wild bees which could help detect invisible stressors and early indicators of potential threats, say ...

Bee season is all the buzz in North Carolina. Last week, we told you about carpenter bees, which are one of the most effective pollinators in in the state. Unfortunately, they can also leave behind ...