Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Shutterstock If you notice holes in wood around your home, you'll probably have carpenter bees. These peaceful and ...

It is often found flying around the eaves of homes, and boring holes in wood. This insect is commonly called a carpenter bee.

What looks like a bumblebee but bores through wood like a drill? The carpenter bee. And if you’ve ever had them in your rafters, you know the frustration: These tiny insects can do outsized damage to ...

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 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 ...

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.

"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 ...