In terms of population, Arizona is home to various bee species, but have you been spotting large black bees buzzing by you lately? These bees are commonly known as carpenter bees, earning their name ...

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.

Carpenter bees look a little like bumblebees, but that is where the similarities end. Bumblebees do not create their own nests, so they do not cause structural damage. In contrast, carpenter bees bore ...

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 ...

A: If it’s raining sawdust from your home and deck, you’ve got carpenter bees! They began to emerge a few weeks ago, and they’re here to stay. Many most likely overwintered in galleries they chewed ...

Do you know what cuts more than the teeth of a saw? The financial costs of a claim made against you or your business. Whether you’re a carpenter with your own shop, or a joiner working as a sole ...