The fat bees are back, as are the tiny holes they love to drill in decks and porches. Carpenter bees (not to be confused with bumblebees or honeybees) are large bees with shiny, black tail sections.

If you notice holes in wood around your home, you'll probably have carpenter bees. These peaceful and non-aggressive insects will favor your decking or furniture, and if left untreated over a period ...

Springtime is here and summer is just around the corner. Although we are welcoming warmer weather and sunshine, there are always some unwelcome guests this time of year. Some bite, some slither, but ...

I have been receiving numerous calls the past couple of weeks about large bees drilling holes in wood — the culprit is the carpenter bee. Carpenter bees are large, black and yellow bees often seen ...

Q: I have a house that has cedar boards and bats on the walls. Part of the house has a semi-solid stain and part has never been stained because it is a new addition. I am finding round holes in the ...

Question: I have so many bees hovering around my deck and sawdust is all over the ground. I was told I have carpenter bees. How can I get rid of them? Answer: Every year the helpline receives many ...

Q: I planted several varieties of new flowers this past summer specifically to help the struggling bee population, especially honeybees. I got bees alright, but they're almost all carpenter bees, ...

A male carpenter bee. Courtesy of Matt Bertone. The fat bees are back, as are the tiny holes they love to drill in decks and porches. Carpenter bees (not to be confused with bumblebees or honeybees) ...