Big, bold, and buzzing—three innocuous words describing the frightening and seemingly “aggressive” force behind the Carpenter bee. Carpenter bees are one of the most feared springtime pests in the DMV. These three simple facts about them might surprise you. If you’ve ever been outside and had a large, buzzing carpenter bee hover in front of … Read more
Georgia is home to an incredibly diverse array of bee species, from tiny sweat bees to the impressive large carpenter bee. Of all the bee species found in the state, the largest is undoubtedly the eastern carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica. Measuring around 19-23 mm in length, this robust insect earns its title as the largest … Read more
Bees belong to the order of insects called Hymenoptera, which also includes ants, wasps and hornets. There are more than 20,000 known species of bees, but only 5 percent are social bees. Often, social bees occur in large colonies and can be a possible stinging threat. The most common social bees are honey bees and … Read more
I used a pesticide as directed to get rid of borers in my fruit trees, but now I’ve learned that I’m also killing bees. A: All pesticides are lethal to bees. Even soap and water kill them. Bees that get into home walls, block walls, or irrigation boxes can be killed with soap and water. … Read more
All products and services featured are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The arrival of spring brings singing birds, butterflies, and various types of insects. It also brings pollinators in the form of bees, which homeowners are typically less eager to … Read more
Even though bees are very important to our environment, especially for pollination, they can be a problem sometimes. This is especially true for species like carpenter bees that can damage wooden structures. Suppose professional help is not an option, and its just between you and the bees. A surprising solution that people are using in … Read more
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Seeing dead bees around your property can be concerning. You may worry it’s a sign of a larger issue or that it may attract more bees to the area. However, in most cases, a dead bee does not signal danger nor will it bring in swarms of new bees. How Bees Communicate Bees have complex … Read more
Birds that eat bees and other insects are called true insectivores. There are more than 6,000 species of these birds. If our bee populations are going down, does this matter? In general, no, birds don’t pose a major threat. But, some types of birds are specialists when it comes to insects hunting. Most things in … Read more
For homeowners in many parts of the United States, carpenter bees rarely attract attention. When passing near homes, these bees may go unnoticed or be mistaken for other bees. However, homeowners in areas with large carpenter bee populations look at these wood-damaging insects differently. Carpenter bee activities can cause extensive damage to wooden structures, including … Read more