Carpenter bees are a huge bee species that may be found all over the world. This large black bee resembles bumblebees but may be distinguished when the distinctions between the two are understood. The female is capable of stinging people, but only if provoked. The male carpenter bee lacks a stinger and hence does not constitute a threat. Carpenter bee females drill holes into wood to establish nests and lay eggs. This results in circular holes in the wood, which may be found in a variety of places around your house or company, such as siding, fences, trees, lawn furniture, and swing sets.