6787. Carpenter bees

 

No, standard carpenter bees do not make honey. They are solitary insects that live in wood tunnels rather than large social colonies. They collect nectar and pollen from flowers to feed their young, but they do not store honey or build honeycombs. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Why They Don't Make Honey

No Hives: They do not live in large groups with a queen like honeybees.
Wood Nests: Females drill round holes into wood to make small tunnels for their eggs.
Food Storage: Instead of liquid honey, they pack a mix of pollen and nectar inside the wood to feed their larvae. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

If you are dealing with wood damage around your home, would you like tips on how to spot carpenter bee nests or how to safely get rid of them?