As a homeowner, discovering perfectly round holes in your wooden structures can be perplexing and concerning. These neat, dime-sized openings are often the work of carpenter bees, industrious insects that prefer to nest in untreated or weathered wood. Unlike termites, carpenter bees don't consume wood but excavate it to create their nests, which...

If you've ever spotted large, black and yellow bees buzzing around your property, you might have encountered carpenter bees. These solitary insects are often mistaken for their docile look-alikes, bumblebees, but they have distinct behaviors and characteristics. Today, we'll explore whether carpenter bees pose a threat to homeowners and their...

As springtime approaches, so does the buzzing presence of carpenter bees, potentially wreaking havoc in and around your home. These seemingly harmless insects can inflict significant damage, drilling perfectly round holes into the wood structures of your home. Luckily, proactive measures can be taken to prevent carpenter bee infestations and the...

As spring settles and the outdoors comes alive again, you might notice a steady rise in buzzing insects. For homeowners, this can be an unnerving experience. Due to the many different bee and stinging insect species that exist, it’s not a surprise that many people can’t tell the difference between them all. This is a concern for homeowners because...