Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society, Vol. 92, No. 4 (OCTOBER 2019), pp. 655-659 (5 pages) A species of large carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica virginica (Linnaeus, 1771), is reported from ...

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 ...

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 ...

More stories about creepy-crawly (or buzzing) pests and what to do about them. Carpenter bees are buzzing busily this time of year in North Carolina, coming out of their nests to mate and pollinate — ...

“There are some large bees that fly around my head in the vicinity of the arbor over my patio as I walk about. It’s a bit hard to relax when that happens, so I’m wondering what type of bees these are ...

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 ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Carpenter bees are known to drill into wooden structures that may exist around your home, such as a wood deck or the siding of your house. However, carpenter bees are incredible pollinators, and if ...

It’s easy to assume that all bees are pretty similar, but that’s not always the case—especially when it comes to carpenter bees. Carpenter bees usually have a furry abdomen like bumble bees, explains ...

Carpenter bees have emerged in Alabama, sending property owners into defense mode. These extra-large pollinators may seem intimidating. Unfortunately, they are intimidating because their primary ...

Many years ago a neighbor approached me with a question about the carpenter bees busily working their way into the trim along his porch. We had never met. He was something of a hermit, but he knew of ...