Looking for a natural carpenter bee repellent? Here's how to make a safe peppermint spray to keep them away for good.

During spring and summer, it's perfectly normal to see bees flocking to your yard, especially if you've created an oasis for them in the form of an on-trend garden that brings more butterflies and ...

Close up of a carpenter bee flying up to wood structure - Kanur Ismail/Getty Images Bees are an important part of your backyard ecosystem, as well as your local ecosystem, but that doesn't mean your ...

A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Coming across large, buzzing insects hanging out in your backyard can send chills down your spine, especially if they've inhabited an outdoor ...

This column originally appeared as a Discover Nature blog on semissourian.com/blogs. The large carpenter bee rolled around inside a purple poppy mallow flower with ...