Male carpenter bees lack stingers, and though females do have them, they are docile and don’t sting unless handled or ...

Michigan gardeners can start preparing bee-friendly gardens with several key tips on plants, landscaping and more. Here's ...

Carpenter bees have “shiny, iridescent, hairless” abdomens that can reflect blue, black and purple colors, while bumblebees ...

Decades ago, the Bombus affinis species of the bumble bee could be seen thriving across the Eastern and Midwest regions of ...

For many homeowners or renters with yards, developing the front or rear spaces of our dwelling places into an outdoor haven of relaxation and enjoyment is near the top of our priority lists. And why ...

Carpenter bees get their name from their habit of drilling holes in dead wood. No big deal when they're digging away at a ...

Quite a number of folks have called me during the last week or two about large black bees (that resemble bumblebees) hovering around eaves, decks, and wood siding of your ...

Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Eric Marlowe is a County Extension Agent with UGA Extension Gwinnett County. He can ...

A police spokesman said one of the bodies was a black man aged between 20 and 30. "His hands and feet were bound together and a plastic bag was over his head." His death was being treated as ...

Shantay R. Davies-Balch, president and CEO of the BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center in Fresno, greets a visitor to the organization’s headquarters during Art Hop on April 3, 2025. JUAN ESPARZA ...

The insects you’re seeing are carpenter bees, which are large bees with shiny black tails, according to the NC State Extension. They have powerful jaws that they use to burrow into wood ...