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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

You can net them or swat them with a racquet. (The neighbors might wonder about your erratic ballet, but what the heck.) You can trap them. Or fill their holes with hot glue. When it comes to ...

I have been receiving numerous calls the past couple of weeks about large bees drilling holes in wood — the culprit is the carpenter bee. Carpenter bees are large, black and yellow bees often seen ...

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 ...

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.