Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gardeners know pollinators are essential, especially those industrious bees buzzing tirelessly in and out of squash blossoms and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're finding yourself dodging dive-bombing bees on your way to the back shed, or noticing little round holes dotting your ...

More stories about creepy-crawly (or buzzing) pests and what to do about them. The fat bees are back, as are the tiny holes they love to drill in decks and porches. Carpenter bees (not to be confused ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Discover the birth month bees. There's a specific bee for every month of the year. Here, we explain why they align with their month and how you can support them ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here’s how to discourage carpenter bees from making their homes in yours. Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Gardeners know pollinators are essential, especially those industrious bees buzzing ...