If you notice holes in wood around your home, you'll probably have carpenter bees. These peaceful and non-aggressive insects will favor your decking or furniture, and if left untreated over a period ...

Carpenter bees sound like industrious creatures, but trust us—you don’t want these “helpers” anywhere near your home. While pollinators are important to the ecosystem, carpenter bees are destructive ...

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 ...

Carpenter bees are so named because of their preference for nesting in pith - the soft tissue of some plant stems - and wood. Common throughout Texas, carpenter bees sometimes damage structural wood.

Plugging holes can work, but only if the bee has been taken care of; otherwise, it will just make another hole. If you've noticed some large bees hovering around your backyard wooden deck or window ...

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." What looks like a bumblebee but bores through wood like a drill? The carpenter bee. And if you’ve ever ...

Carpenter ants are a nuissance to many people and can cause thousands of dollars worth of daCarpenter ants are a nuissance to many people and can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to homes.

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 ...

Along with warmer weather and colorful birds, springtime also brings a slew of pests to Illinois, including some that can cause major property damage. One of the most popular species known for its ...