Southwestern and Eastern U.S. They use their strong mandibles (mouthparts) to chew round nesting holes into wood, hence their name. "Carpenter bees are often regarded as the gentle giants of the ...

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

Carpenter bees have “shiny, iridescent, hairless” abdomens that can reflect blue, black and purple colors, while bumblebees ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -While honey bees nest in trees and bumble bees nest in the ground, carpenter bees nest in wood. Most carpenter bees spend their time around dead wood. They get their name ...

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

Carpenter bees can attract woodpeckers and lead to lots of damage to Georgia homes. Woodpeckers tend to feed in one spot for long periods of time and can cause significant damage to homes when ...