There’s a misconception flying around that carpenter bees come in two types—large and small. Yes, there is such a thing as a small carpenter bee, but it’s a misnomer. While they … See more

Carpenter bees don’t live in colonies. They’re solitary bees and as that name implies, they go at … See more

I’ve already mentioned that carpenter bees are solitary, but what exactly does that mean? How do they survive without the support of the colony? How exactly do they take care o… See more

It’s another misconception that carpenter bees eat wood. There are a few differences between the diets of carpenter bees and honeybees though. To start with, carpenters … See more