Male carpenter bees lack stingers, and though females do have them, they are docile and don’t sting unless handled or ...

Wasps, spiders, fruit flies and more are headed for South Carolina homes in the Grand Strand. Here’s what to watch for and ...

Carpenter bees cause damage to untreated wood by making holes where they live and nest.Use insecticides, traps, essential oils, and wood replacement to keep these pests at bay.Plugging holes can work, ...

“I think humans are just naturally scared of any insect of any kind,” said Mike Lee, owner of Buzz Pest Control. “In theory, carpenter bees, I’ve never had one attack me ...

The Wood Doctor also answers questions on the red in red oak, controlling carpenter bees, and cracks in Eastern white pine.

But if they’re causing significant damage, the safest way to get rid of carpenter bees is to bring in a pest control professional — but there are methods homeowners can use to get rid of them.

The bees that make holes in your wood structures are not ground dwelling bumblebees, rather they are actually called carpenter bees. Carpenter bees are among the largest of bees, often growing to 1½ ...