Carpenter Ant Damage

At a glance..

Learn about the devastating effects carpenter ants can have on wood structures and homes. This resource will explain how to identify carpenter ants including carpenter ant damage. Learn how to take out and remove colonies of ants, including future preventative measures.

The details..

Carpenter ants are a common pest that can cause damage when nesting in wood structures of homes. This book explains the biology and habits of carpenter ants, including their preferred food sources and nesting sites.

The book also highlights the differences between carpenter ants and termites so homeowners can accurately identify which insect is causing an infestation. Carpenter ant colonies may extend foraging ranges up to several hundred feet from the actual colony.

To determine treatment approaches for a carpenter ant problem, proper inspections must be conducted during winter or late spring when winged forms emerge indoors. If there are only single occurrences or mid-summer sightings of worker ants, they may just be foraging from a nest some distance away.

Overall, this fact sheet serves as a helpful guide for those looking to prevent or control carpenter ant infestations within their home.