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

The bees are effective pollinators, but the holes they leave behind can be a nuisance and can lead to further damage from ...

As spring arrives and homeowners begin to enjoy their outdoor spaces, a less welcome visitor often emerges: the carpenter bee. These industrious insects, while ...

The green carpenter bee (Xylocopa aerata) on Kangaroo Island was almost entirely wiped out by the bushfires in 2019-20. There had formerly been a population in the Grampians in Victoria ...

Bee season is all the buzz in North Carolina. Last week, we told you about carpenter bees, which are one of the most effective pollinators in in the state. Unfortunately, they can also leave ...

Spring is here, which means those giant bees buzzing around are back — and that could spell trouble for your porch or deck. The insects you’re seeing are carpenter bees, which are large bees ...