Carpenter bees sound like industrious creatures, but trust us—you don’t want these “helpers” anywhere near your home. While pollinators are important to the ecosystem, carpenter bees are destructive ...

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 ...

Carpenter bees are known to drill into wooden structures that may exist around your home, such as a wood deck or the siding ...

Q: I planted several varieties of new flowers this past summer specifically to help the struggling bee population, especially honeybees. I got bees alright, but they're almost all carpenter bees, ...

Different species of bees, including carpenter bees, are essential pollinators that help our ecosystem thrive. Carpenter bees ensure plants and flowers grow, and they are also a key food source for ...

Notice giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? That could spell trouble for your deck or fence, according to David Headrick, Cal Poly professor emeritus of entomology and pest management. Those ...

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 ...

“There are some large bees that fly around my head in the vicinity of the arbor over my patio as I walk about. It’s a bit hard to relax when that happens, so I’m wondering what type of bees these are ...

Here I am doing one of my most favorite things, sitting on my front porch looking over my gardens planted with native plants. The purple poppy mallow is about to bloom with its fuchsia-colored flowers ...