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

If you do happen to spot a carpenter bee nest in your property, be sure to seal it to prevent the bees from returning.

Male carpenter bees typically have a zigzag flight pattern and aggressively defend their territory, while female carpenter bees focus on stocking the nest with food. “They love habitats that are ...

Female carpenter bees typically tunnel into wood to collect pollen and lay their eggs, often returning to the same tunnel each year. These tunnels can be found in trees, picnic tables, decks or even ...

Carpenter bees get their name from their habit of drilling holes in dead wood. No big deal when they're digging away at a ...

Carpenter bees bore round holes into wood siding and rails. Here's how to identify them and keep them from doing serious damage. It’s easy to confuse carpenter bees with bumblebees, since both ...

Sulfoxaflor, a systemic insecticide, causes impacts on reproductive behaviors and male fertility in the red mason bee species ...

“The male carpenter bees are typically the ones you’ll see hovering around the air,” he added. But it’s rare that you’ll get stung by a female carpenter bee, according to the NC State ...