Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wirestock / Getty Images Carpenter bees cause damage to untreated wood by making holes where they live and nest. Use insecticides, ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carpenter bees can damage untreated wood by drilling holes to create nests. Use insecticides, traps, or essential oils to remove ...

If you've ever run into a problem with carpenter bees, you know just how destructive they can be. They drill holes in wooden structures, weakening them and making them unsightly. But, you don't have ...

You'll know you have carpenter bees from the seemingly perfect ½-inch holes dotting your decking or porch along with small piles of sawdust nearby. The females chew the wood to form tunnels for laying ...

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 ...