"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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're finding yourself dodging dive-bombing bees on your way to the back shed, or noticing little ...

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 ...

The carpenter bee, pictured here, is sometimes mistaken for a bumble bee. Vicky McMillan Special to The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette Springtime is here and summer is just around the corner.

Termites, spiders, ants and cockroaches. Now that I’ve got your attention and have probably given you the creepy crawlies, let’s talk about pests. Some are just ugly, some are gross and others can ...

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 ...

Bee season is all the buzz in North Carolina. Last week, we told you about carpenter bees, which are one of the most effective pollinators in in the state. Unfortunately, they can also leave behind ...