"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What looks like a bumblebee but bores through wood like a drill? The carpenter bee. And if you’ve ever ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Shutterstock If you notice holes in wood around your home, you'll probably have carpenter bees. These peaceful and ...

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 ...

Q: I have heard that some species of wasps and bees can damage my house. Is that true? A: Yes! The threat to our homes is not as common as with termites and carpenter ants, but we do have species of ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — I usually hear the buzzing first, and then when she comes back in the evening, she bumps around the screen door and can't seem to find the entrance. She is a carpenter bee and ...