David Mitchell is trying to outsmart pesky carpenter bees with a few tools, some wood and old pickle jars. The bees have been drilling holes all over his log cabin in Pigeon Forge, so, last week he ...

If you've noticed large bees buzzing around your deck, siding or other wooden parts of your house, you're likely dealing with a carpenter bee infestation. While these bees may look intimidating and ...

Plugging holes can work, but only if the bee has been taken care of; otherwise, it will just make another hole. If you've noticed some large bees hovering around your backyard wooden deck or window ...

It’s easy to assume that all bees are pretty similar, but that’s not always the case—especially when it comes to carpenter bees. Carpenter bees usually have a furry abdomen like bumble bees, explains ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Summer is great, but buzzing fruit flies and munching carpenter bees can put a damper ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...