A carpenter bee is about ¾ to 1-inch long and nest in excavated tunnels ... associate with the University of Georgia’s Great Southeast Pollinator Census. “Bumble bees have a fuzzy rear ...

Quite a number of folks have called me during the last week or two about large black bees (that resemble bumblebees) hovering ...

Carpenter bees have “shiny, iridescent, hairless” abdomens that can reflect blue, black and purple colors, while bumblebees ...

Carpenter bees can attract woodpeckers and lead to lots of damage to Georgia homes. Woodpeckers tend to feed in one spot for long periods of time and can cause significant damage to homes when ...

Carpenter bees battle midair on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Raleigh. Travis Long [email protected] How to keep carpenter bees away from your home If you want to keep carpenter bees away from ...

Carpenter bees can attract woodpeckers and lead to lots of damage to Georgia homes. Woodpeckers tend to feed in one spot for long periods of time and can cause significant damage to homes when ...

But bumblebees do not hover for long periods and are cautious around humans, NC State Extension says. It’s unlikely that you’ll get stung by a carpenter bee. Male bees can’t sting ...