Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are a type of ant that often invades residences. These ants have two antennas and six legs. Furthermore, they have three main components on their bodies. They’re mostly black with a few red areas on their bodies. Carpenter ants travel in large groups. They often travel on highways, walkways, and in your home without being detected. One thing to note is that carpenter ants have powerful mandibles that allow them to chew through wood objects and wood structures without issues. They can chew through wood and build nests in it. Carpenter ants can be a combination of black and red. The size depends on the class. For instance, worker carpenter ants grow up to half an inch while queen carpenter ants are 5/8ths of an inch.

Signs Of Carpenter Ants At Home

Are you worried that your home is infested with carpenter ants? If so, you should look for the following signs. When you notice a combination of these signs, it is best to contact a professional exterminator.

• Black Ants – You may find large ants in your home. If they’re black and bigger than others, they could be carpenter ants.
• Piles Of Sawdust – Remember that carpenter ants are going to chew through wood. When chewing wood, they’re going to leave small piles and paths of sawdust.
• Listen – You can likely hear the carpenter ants hiding behind your wall.
• Ants With Wings – Carpenter ants will swarm. The swarmers can be found searching for food. If you find carpenter ants with wings, the infestation has severely worsened. You cannot delay any longer.

Reasons You Have Carpenter Ants

You’re likely curious as to why you have carpenter ants. Well, it should be noted that these pests want to build nests on wood surfaces. Once they’ve established a colony in decaying wood, they’re going to transition to new wood surfaces. There is a good chance that you’ve found a satellite colony. The carpenter ants on your property have come from another colony elsewhere. They might’ve traveled hundreds of feet from their main colony. In most cases, ants want to stay outside. Still, they’re going to enter homes from time to time. They generally do so when they begin searching for food. When they decide they want to enter your home, they’ll find a way to get inside. They’ll enter through holes around windows, doors, utility lines, and pipes.

Health Hazards Linked To Carpenter Ants

Although most pests create numerous risks, some are more dangerous than overs. Carpenter ants are not physically dangerous. Still, you have to get rid of these pests promptly because they’re going to cause structural damage to your home. If you let the problem linger, the damage will accumulate quickly.

Removing Carpenter Ants From Your Home

It is wise to remove the carpenter ants from your home as swiftly as possible. However, this isn’t going to be easy. Carpenter ants build intricate colonies with many nests. When treating the problem, it is pertinent to treat each nest. If you miss one or more, the carpenter ants will remain. They’re not going anywhere and the damage will continue. Therefore, we recommend working with our technicians. Our carpenter ant program is reliable, swift, and precise. We can get rid of these pests quicker than anyone in your area.

Doing It With DIY Methods

You’ve probably considered using DIY methods to tackle the problem without a professional’s help. Although this is a good option, it likely isn’t the best option. Unfortunately, many do-it-yourself methods are not precise or reliable. It doesn’t help that some of them could be dangerous. It is pertinent to team up with a licensed exterminator in your area. Remember that we’re here to help. We’ve been dealing with carpenter ant invasions for many, many years. Thanks to our experience and expertise, we know how to wipe out these pests and restore your home to perfection.

When Can You Begin?

Don’t delay calling our local office. After your call, we’ll make sure someone contacts you within 48 hours.

The Safest Carpenter Ant Remedies

We’re going to take steps to protect the client every step of the way. For instance, we’ll make sure that our technicians follow precise protocols to guarantee your safety. They will use the products precisely and safely. We use products that do not pose any risks to pets or people. Our clients should know that we use EPA-registered products to wipe out the infestation. We’ll do everything we can to keep you safe. We never use dangerous chemicals in our clients’ homes because we wouldn’t use dangerous chemicals in our homes.

Preventing Future Invasions Of Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are difficult to keep away from your home. You’ll want to try to seal any gaps and holes on your exterior walls. Keep your home clean and they may not enter.

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