Carpenter bees don't typically sting, especially if you leave them alone. Learn how to identify carpenter bees, treat a sting, and avoid getting stung.

Female carpenter bees, which do possess stingers, are unlikely to sting unless they are directly handled or provoked. They are primarily focused on nesting and gathering food and are not typically ...

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.

Fortunately carpenter bees typically do not sting. They can be eliminated by spraying a little insecticide (aerosol Bee & Wasp Killer) into the holes late in the evening when the bees have retired ...

Carpenter bees bore round holes into wood siding and rails. Here's how to identify them and keep them from doing serious damage. It’s easy to confuse carpenter bees with bumblebees, since both ...

Even professional apiarists confuse carpenter bees and bumblebees. Nevertheless, there are clues novice bee enthusiasts can rely on to help them properly identify these bees from each other. Known for ...

Male carpenter bees have white faces while females have black faces. Males are curious and will investigate anything that comes near their homes — including humans. Males do not sting or bite ...

Hu said carpenter bees are highly unlikely to sting people. ... “The abdomen of carpenter bee is shiny, black and hairless. The bumble bee is covered with soft, ...

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 ...

Hu said carpenter bees are highly unlikely to sting people. ... “The abdomen of carpenter bee is shiny, black and hairless. The bumble bee is covered with soft, ...