"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 ...

These nuisance bees are important pollinators.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wirestock / Getty Images Carpenter bees cause damage to untreated wood by making holes where they live and nest. Use insecticides, ...

The good news is you don't have to committ bee-murder to get your deck back.

The bees are important pollinators, but they can be a headache for homeowners.

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says painted or pressure-treated wood is less susceptible to attack by carpenter bees.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AwakenedEye / iStock / Getty Images Plus Carpenter bees sound like industrious creatures, but trust us—you don’t want these ...

UPSTATE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - We have been seeing posts on social media about carpenter bee problems all over The Upstate. Clemson University Apiculture and Pollinator Program Coordinator Ben Powell ...

Q. We have seen more carpenter bees this spring than ever before. My barn and all my animal sheds are built with pressure treated wood, but these sky beavers are eating up the rafters. Do you know any ...

Q: How do I deal with carpenter bees? A: If you’re like many homeowners with a carpenter bee question, you’ve probably noticed round holes about ½ inch in diameter in siding, eaves, deck railings or ...

Carpenter bees, vital pollinators, are drilling into wooden structures, causing damage. These solitary insects create tunnels ...