If you notice holes in wood around your home, you'll probably have carpenter bees. These peaceful and non-aggressive insects will favor your decking or furniture, and if left untreated over a period ...

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 ...

Plugging holes can work, but only if the bee has been taken care of; otherwise, it will just make another hole. If you've noticed some large bees hovering around your backyard wooden deck or window ...

What looks like a bumblebee but bores through wood like a drill? The carpenter bee. And if you’ve ever had them in your rafters, you know the frustration: These tiny insects can do outsized damage to ...

Carpenter ants are a nuissance to many people and can cause thousands of dollars worth of daCarpenter ants are a nuissance to many people and can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to homes.

Carpenter bees are so named because of their preference for nesting in pith - the soft tissue of some plant stems - and wood. Common throughout Texas, carpenter bees sometimes damage structural wood.

"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 ...