Bee News, Updates & Seasonal Tips — Carpenter Bees

Carpenter bees can be deterred without insecticides by making wood less attractive to them. Carpenter bees are large, native, beneficial pollinators that drill nickel-sized holes into weathered, unpainted softwood like cedar, pine, redwood, and cypress to lay their eggs. They do not eat wood and are not aggressive, but their tunnels can lead to water damage, decay, and rot if left unmanaged for several years. The most effective bee-safe prevention methods are: Paint, varnish, or pressure-treat exterior wood to reduce weathering. Use hardwoods instead of softwoods for exterior construction when possible. Fill existing cracks, pits, and gaps that Carpenter bees...

Each month our Bee Informed Blog highlights current news, science, and research related to solitary bee conservation, food insecurity, and sustainability. 1. Exclusive: We Tasted the World’s First Real Honey Made Without Bees From MeliBio and We Couldn’t Taste the Difference Californian food tech MeliBio has just unveiled its flagship product, the world’s first-ever real honey made without bees. After debuting the product at a private tasting event in San Francisco, MeliBio is now ready to take orders from food service businesses and ship out its bee-free honey by the end of the year. Studies show that the industry’s reliance on honeybees...