Carpenter bees are drilling into North Carolina porches and decks this spring, bringing plenty of misconceptions along with them. From whether they’ll sting you to how much damage they can really do, ...

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 ...

These stinging insects have very different behaviors.

Bee stings are not just a painful inconvenience; they are the result of a highly evolved biological defense mechanism. When a bee stings, it injects venom, which contains a complex mixture of proteins ...

A carpenter bee on decking wood is seen in this file photo. Here’s what to do if you’re finding them tunneling into your Kentucky property this spring and summer. CB Strickland Getty ...

Spring is here, which means those giant bees buzzing around are back — and that could spell trouble for your porch or deck. The insects you’re seeing are carpenter bees, which are large bees with ...

A Surprise man was recently sent to the hospital after being attacked by a swarm of bees while retrieving his mail, and four firefighters and a group of children were also stung, according to the ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. As carpenter bees emerge in the spring, we fact check common beliefs. Carpenter bees rarely sting, and it would take decades to cause ...