Carpenter bees can cause structural damage to your home. Learn how to get rid of them and prevent their return.

With a common household item and a few easy steps, you can create a natural deterrent for keeping carpenter bees away from your deck.

A sunny deck can be a cozy addition to your home. Unfortunately, carpenter bees think it's a cozy home too. This weekend task ...

Carpenter bees can cause plenty of problems with any wood around your house. Luckily, you might be able to deal with them ...

Carpenter bees can be a nuisance, but they're also valuable pollinators. Deter them without using pesticides with these easy ...

Notice giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? That could spell trouble for your deck or fence, according to David Headrick, Cal Poly professor emeritus of entomology and pest management. Those ...

Notice giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? Those enormous insects you’ve spotted are carpenter bees, he said. Carpenter bees use their powerful jaws to burrow into wood, leaving “siding, ...

Worried about carpenter bees? Rubbing this sweet oil into the wood in your deck will deter them from turning it into their ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Carpenter bees drill holes in the wood of North Carolina decks and porches. The stinging insects can be a nuisance but play an ...

Carpenter bees may be gardeners' friends, but they can also take up residence in your deck or siding. A simple home ...

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 with ...

Notice giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? That could spell trouble for your deck or fence, according to David Headrick, Cal Poly professor emeritus of entomology and pest management. Those ...