The Urban California Native Bee Survey conducted by UC Berkeley’s Urban Bee Lab from 2005 to 2017 found that close to 400 species, or 25%, of the bees native to our state frequent city landscapes.

The Violet Carpenter Bee is one of the largest bees in Europe — but it’s also one of the gentlest. Watch this stunning metallic giant explore flowers up close.

Orlando, FL, June 20, 2025 -- The demand for bee removal services is on the rise in Central Florida, yet most of the options tend to come from pest control services. As bees are a vital part of the ...

Darrell Murphy, who has lived in his home in Fulshear since it was built in 2022, said he first noticed the bees in early June, buzzing in and out of the crevices between the brick walls near his ...

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That bee you see in your garden may not be a bee at all. There are lots of insects that buzz, sting and pollinate, and telling them apart can be a challenge for the untrained eye. ... A bumble bee on ...

Carpenter bees use their powerful jaws to burrow into wood, leaving "siding, sheds, garages, playsets and wooden patio furniture scattered with ugly holes," according to AAI Pest Control in Modesto.

Bite Sized Auto Racing Contest Carpenter bees can chew through your California home. How to get rid of them Sarah Linn, The Sacramento Bee 2 hrs ago 1 of 2 Buy Now ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Notice giant black bees buzzing around your backyard?

A female carpenter bee can chew a hole measuring up to three-quarters of an inch in diameter and 10 inches deep, Headrick said, and each hole can lead to a veritable warren of interconnected ...