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.

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 ...

Bees are fantastic pollinators. Without them, ecosystems would not thrive. Unfortunately, over the last 15 years, there has been a significant decline in both bee colonies and individual bees due to ...

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 — ...

Carpenter bees are known to drill into wooden structures that may exist around your home, such as a wood deck or the siding of your house. However, carpenter bees are incredible pollinators, and if ...

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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 ...

Carpenter bees have emerged in Alabama, sending property owners into defense mode. These extra-large pollinators may seem intimidating. Unfortunately, they are intimidating because their primary ...

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 ...