But since there are some 500 species in the Xylocopa genus, carpenter bees' appearance can vary greatly. In the West, the male valley carpenter bees are a beautiful golden brown color and are ...

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

These large black bees hover around the outside of homes, buildings, sheds, barns, and decks. They are searching for mates and favorable sites to construct their nests.