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) are large bees with shiny, black tail sections.

Once spring has sprung, insects tend to come out of the woodwork. For some creatures, like carpenter bees, we mean that literally. Carpenter bees are aptly named for where they nest: inside wood. This ...

Springtime is here and summer is just around the corner. Although we are welcoming warmer weather and sunshine, there are always some unwelcome guests this time of year. Some bite, some slither, but ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What looks like a bumblebee but bores through wood like a drill? The carpenter bee. And if you’ve ever ...

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 ...

More stories about creepy-crawly (or buzzing) pests and what to do about them. Carpenter bees are buzzing busily this time of year in North Carolina, coming out of their nests to mate and pollinate — ...

It’s easy to assume that all bees are pretty similar, but that’s not always the case—especially when it comes to carpenter bees. Carpenter bees usually have a furry abdomen like bumble bees, explains ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're finding yourself dodging dive-bombing bees on your way to the back shed, or noticing little ...

Q. We have seen more carpenter bees this spring than ever before. My barn and all my animal sheds are built with pressure-treated wood, but these sky beavers are eating up the rafters. Do you know any ...

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 ...