Carpenter ants build their nests and expand their colony within the studs and other framing elements of a home. As a result, the structural integrity of your house may become comprised and ...

In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs. But these large ants become nuisances when they forage or nest inside our homes.

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The red carpenter ant has a dark brownish-black body, with a reddish-brown upper body. The black carpenter ant is dark brownish-black all over. Carpenter ants are from 6 to 25 mm (.24 to 1 inch) long.

Black carpenter ants can vary in size from ¼- to ½-inch in length. They do not eat wood, but they create tunnels that leave telltale sawdust behind.

These kinds of ants are known to chew through wood to make their nests, potentially causing structural damage to homes. Carpenter ants are attracted to moist wood, so leaky pipes, damp basements and ...

Life in a Florida carpenter ant (Camponotus floridanus) colony can be dangerous, particularly if other colonies are located nearby. It’s not uncommon for neighboring ants to wage war upon each ...

Stephen Taylor, with Target Pest Control, says ants are taking over some neighbourhoods. "We're seeing repeat neighbours now; where before you'd do so many homes on a street, now you're doing much ...

Reddish-brown Florida carpenter ants, which reach about 1.5 centimeters (about three-fifths of an inch) in length, can be found nesting in rotting wood throughout the southeastern United States.

Carpenter ants can cause structural damage requiring expensive repairs.Ant trails, wood shavings, and damaged wood in your home are signs of an infestation.The best way to treat an infestation is ...

Reddish-brown Florida carpenter ants, which reach about 1.5 centimeters (about three-fifths of an inch) in length, can be found nesting in rotting wood throughout the southeastern United States.