However, carpenter bees are incredible pollinators, and if you see them flying near your house or around your back garden, don’t be intimidated. These bees get a bad rap for being aggressive ...

Carpenter bees get their name from their habit of drilling holes in dead wood. No big deal when they're digging away at a ...

75 to 1 inch long. Stinging: Female carpenter bees will sting if provoked. The male of the species can’t sting but can often appear aggressive when approached. Pollination: They play an important role ...

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

Behavior Differences Carpenter bees are less social than bumble bees and typically nest alone rather than in a colony. Bumble bees live in colonies with a few hundred insects that include a queen ...

As spring arrives and homeowners begin to enjoy their outdoor spaces, a less welcome visitor often emerges: the carpenter bee. These industrious insects, while ...

75 to 1 inch long. Stinging: Female carpenter bees will sting if provoked. The male of the species can’t sting but can often appear aggressive when approached. Pollination: They play an ...