CARPENTER ANTS
Identification
Length: Workers are 6-13mm, Queen is 25mm or more
Colour: Reddish--brown, black
Other features: Large mandibles, small cone hairs on tip of abdomen
FAQ
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What should I know about carpenter ants?
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They are the largest of typical common ants, in their natural surroundings they are beneficial insects; not when they nest in structural lumber.
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They swarm in mating flights, sign of possible infestation.
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Late evening is their peak activity time.
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How to locate carpenter ants?​
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Look for frass, occasionally found in wall voids.
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When they excavate wood, they usually make rustling sounds.
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Track the ants back to their nest, where applicable.
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How do carpenter ants impact my property?
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They construct their colonies in structural wood, wall voids, insulation and hollows of doors.
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They usually limit the size of the colony to the area of the damp wood but are capable of doing extensive structural damage.
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They chew through wood, they do not eat wood.
4.
How can I prevent carpenter ants from invading?
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Remove decaying wood from around building.
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Ensure good ventilation and drainage around the home; repair leaky pipes to prevent dampness.
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Avoid accumulating garbage.
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Ask our licensed pest control professional for help!