Bees showing up around the house?

Maybe they’re gathering in one spot, going into the wall or drilling holes in the deck. Tell us what you see and we’ll help work out what kind of bee it is.

Detailed illustration of a honey bee

Hold off on the spray.

Honey bees and carpenter bees are handled differently. Keep your distance and let’s identify them first.

Honey bee swarm on a branch, bees entering a wall and a carpenter bee at a wood hole
What bee activity can look likeSwarm on a branchTraffic into a wallRound holes in wood

What are the bees doing?

Gathered in a cluster

A ball of bees on a branch, fence or wall may be a swarm looking for a new home.

Flying into a hole

Steady traffic into a wall or roof gap may mean the bees have settled inside.

Hovering around wood

Large bees and neat round holes under a deck, trim or fascia often point to carpenter bees.

What should you send us?

  • Your ZIP code.
  • Where the bees are gathering or going in.
  • A photo, if you can take one without getting close.
  • Whether they are near a door, walkway or play area.

If someone has trouble breathing or swelling around the face or throat, call 911.

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