SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -While honey bees nest in trees and bumble bees nest in the ground, carpenter bees nest in wood.
Most carpenter bees spend their time around dead wood. They get their name from being able to dig holes into wood, where they lay their eggs after mating. Most holes are about a half an inch in diameter, and can be anywhere from 6-12 inches deep.
Carpenter bees are bigger than honey bees, but are solitary creatures, which means they fly alone rather than in a colony. While their size may be intimidating, they are not harmful…