These nuisance bees are important pollinators.

Carpenter bees are drilling into North Carolina porches and decks this spring, bringing plenty of misconceptions along with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What looks like a bumblebee but bores through wood like a drill? The carpenter bee. And if you’ve ever ...

Are giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? That could be bad news for your home, deck or fence, according to ...

Carpenter bees, vital pollinators but notorious wood-borers, are emerging across the U.S. this spring, prompting warnings from pest experts about potential structural damage to decks, siding, and ...

a carpenter bee making a hole in wood - Tamara Zerbe Nahodil/Getty Images Carpenter bees are one of the common pollinators you might see in your backyard along with honeybees, bumblebees, and ...

Here's what to do if a bee's nest is too close to your home.

Carpenter bees are known for drilling into the wood of North Carolina porches, decks and other structures, leaving behind ...

What looks like a bumblebee but bores through wood like a drill? The carpenter bee. And if you’ve ever had them in your rafters, you know the frustration: These tiny insects can do outsized damage to ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Carpenter bees drill holes in the wood of North Carolina decks and porches. The stinging insects can be a nuisance but play an ...