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What Are Carpenter Ants?
Carpenter ants are a unique type of ant that features six legs and two antennas. In addition to this, these ants have three body parts. They’re primarily black, but they also have red areas. When large groups of carpenter ants travel across the roadway or lawn, you likely won’t notice them. Their strong mandibles allow them to dig through the wood so they can build nests. Most carpenter ants are black, brown, or red. Some are red and black. Carpenter ant workers can reach up to half an inch while queens tend to be bigger. The average queen will reach up to 5/8ths of an inch.
How Do I Know If I Have Carpenter Ants In My Home?
- Look – Look for carpenter ants around your home. If you see big, black ants outside, they’re likely carpenter ants. They could be looking for food.
- Sawdust – You’ll also want to search your property for trails of sawdust. If you notice lines of frass around your home, you may have a carpenter ant infestation.
- Listen – Be sure to listen to the ants. Can you hear them rustling around behind your walls?
- Winged – Swramers of the colony have wings. Swarmers will begin foraging for food once the colony is well-established. These ants will hope to build another colony.
Why Does My Home Have Carpenter Ants?
How do you know if you have a carpenter ant infestation on your property? Once the colony is properly established, swarmers will begin looking for more wood so they can build another colony. If you’ve found a nest in your home, you likely have one or more nests on your property. The satellite colony inside of your home was created due to a larger colony outside of your home. The ants want to be outside, but they may enter your home to search for food. These determined ants are going to do whatever they must to enter your home.
Are Carpenter Ants Dangerous?
Carpenter ants usually do not bite humans or pets. However, you have to make sure that they do not destroy your property. They can cause significant structural damage.
How Should I Remove Carpenter Ants?
Unfortunately, removing carpenter ants is not easy. They have a network of nests, and each nest needs to be treated properly. Miss one nest and the colony will recover. Furthermore, they may grow back bigger. It is pertinent to work with a professional exterminator so you can get rid of the carpenter ants in and around your home.
Can I Eliminate Carpenter Ants Myself?
While you can try, it is not a good idea to try to eliminate carpenter ants yourself. DIY carpenter ant removal techniques are not effective or safe. Mix the wrong pesticides, and you’ll put your loved ones at risk. It isn’t worth it. Instead, you should hire a professional exterminator who can tackle the problem swiftly and reliable.
When Can You Begin?
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Is Your Treatment Safe?
We provide our clients with safe solutions to their carpenter ant problems. Choose us to protect your loved ones. We offer safe solutions by using EPA-registered pesticides. Furthermore, our exterminators follow rigorous guidelines to ensure the client’s safety.
How Can I Prevent Carpenter Ant Infestations?
We know that you want to fix this problem and keep carpenter ants away. Make sure that your home is properly sealed to keep carpenter ants away. As soon as you notice carpenter ants in your home, call us. We’ll rush to your home and fix the problem rapidly.
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