These formidable bees got their name because they make holes in wood. Unlike termites, which make holes in wood as they eat it, carpenter bees do not eat wood. Instead, as they make tunnels in wooden ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. As carpenter bees emerge in the spring, we fact check common beliefs. Carpenter bees rarely sting, and it would take decades to cause ...

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 ...

Are giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? That could be bad news for your home, deck or fence, according to California pest control experts. Carpenter bees use their powerful jaws to burrow ...