Carpenter bees are starting to show up in all areas of Rowan County. The initial activity is often by males buzzing about looking for the queen bee of their dreams. The males are often territorial and ...

Carpenter bees look a little like bumblebees, but that is where the similarities end. Bumblebees do not create their own nests, so they do not cause structural damage. In contrast, carpenter bees bore ...

Carpenter bees sound like industrious creatures, but trust us—you don’t want these “helpers” anywhere near your home. While pollinators are important to the ecosystem, carpenter bees are destructive ...

Carpenter bees are beginning to buzz about after spending winter as adults in the tunnels where they were raised last summer. After mating and a little spring cleaning, females will re-use their “home ...

Carpenter bees have emerged for the season across some parts of the U.S. sending property owners into defense mode. These extra-large pollinators may seem intimidating. Unfortunately, they are ...

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 behind ...

Carpenter bees have been particularly busy this spring. These beneficial pollinators can be intimidating and they can be destructive. After spending the winter as adults in their gallery homes, they ...