According to Larson, you don’t need to fear carpenter bees in the same way you would a nest of yellow jackets. Carpenter bees are generally less social bees. They don’t have hives or nests to defend, ...

Wash the sting area with soap and water. Ice the area or use a cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes. Repeat as necessary. If the sting is on an arm or leg, raise it to reduce swelling. If you are stung on a ...

Did you know that Canada is home to over 800 native bee species, and in the Okanagan-Similkameen alone, over 400? “This is a ...

Carpenter bees are important pollinators in our delicate ecosystem, but they can destroy the wood in your home in the process ...

Wasps, spiders, fruit flies and more are headed for South Carolina homes in the Grand Strand. Here’s what to watch for and ...

Carpenter bees are effective pollinators and ... Honey bees are also out this time of year. As hives grow, they sometimes split off in search of a new hive. Folks sometimes temporarily see ...

measuring just under two millimeters, to our largest species, the Valley Carpenter Bee or Xylocopa varipuncta that grow up to an inch in length. Visiting a California buckeye in bloom is a ...