What should I know about carpenter ants?

• They are the largest of typical common ants, in their natural surroundings they are beneficial insects; not when they nest in structural lumber.

• They swarm in mating flights, sign of possible infestation.

• Late evening is their peak activity time.

How to locate carpenter ants?​

• Look for frass, occasionally found in wall voids.

• When they excavate wood, they usually make rustling sounds.

• Track the ants back to their nest, where applicable.

How do carpenter ants impact my property?

• They construct their colonies in structural wood, wall voids, insulation and hollows of doors.

• They usually limit the size of the colony to the area of the damp wood but are capable of doing extensive structural damage.

• They chew through wood, they do not eat wood.

How can I prevent carpenter ants from invading?

• Remove decaying wood from around building.

• Ensure good ventilation and drainage around the home; repair leaky pipes to prevent dampness.

• Avoid accumulating garbage.

• Ask our licensed pest control professional for help!