I would describe my feelings on insects as somewhere between apathy and trepidation. My fiancé, who hates them, relies on me to get wayward bugs out of the house when they appear; I’m not too scared ...

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 ...

Carpenter bees are starting to show up in all areas of Rowan County. The initial activity is often by males buzzing about looking for the queen bee of their dreams. The males are often territorial and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AwakenedEye / iStock / Getty Images Plus Carpenter bees sound like industrious creatures, but trust us—you don’t want these ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

If you've noticed some large bees hovering around your backyard wooden deck or window frames, they may be carpenter bees. While we appreciate bees that act as pollinators in our gardens, these bees ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Springtime is here and summer is just around the corner. Although we are welcoming warmer weather and sunshine, there are always ...

Here’s how to discourage carpenter bees from making their homes in yours.

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 ...

The carpenter bee, pictured here, is sometimes mistaken for a bumble bee. Vicky McMillan Special to The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette Springtime is here and summer is just around the corner.