Are carpenter bees dangerous?

While carpenter bees look like a mostly black version of a bumble bees that's where their similarities end. They are quite different than bumblebees. Yes, they can sting, but only the female can. Their sting should be treated like any other bee sting.Apr 3, 2014 read more

While carpenter bees look like a mostly black version of a bumble bees that’s where their similarities end. They are quite different than bumblebees. read more

Female Carpenter bees do have stingers, but will only sting a victim if extremely agitated or disturbed (such as being caught or squeezed). These bees, then, are not considered to be dangerous to humans. read more

Carpenter bees can sting, so if you're allergic they can pose a hazard. Other than that no. They do however destroy wood. read more