Carpenter bees and ground bees are among the many flying insects becoming active with warmer weather. Male and female ...

These nuisance bees are important pollinators.

The good news is you don't have to committ bee-murder to get your deck back.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Shutterstock If you notice holes in wood around your home, you'll probably have carpenter bees. These peaceful and ...

Those perfectly round holes in your deck aren't a minor nuisance. They are an open invitation — to next spring's carpenter bee infestation, to moisture and rot, and to a woodpecker problem you didn't ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says painted or pressure-treated wood is less susceptible to attack by carpenter bees.

The bees are important pollinators, but they can be a headache for homeowners.

The native dogwood trees have been beautiful this spring. One of the major pests that affects the tree is the dogwood borer.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The sunny days of spring in April include beautiful blooms, and all the pests and critters that bug our homes. Some insects are merely a nuisance, but others can do real damage.