The best way to treat an infestation is to call a pest control expert, as DIY methods aren't always effective. If you notice a line of extra large ants coming and going in your home, you may have a ...

In their natural habitat outdoors, termites and carpenter ants are beneficial, recycling woody debris and returning nutrients ...

Carpenter ants may not eat wood like termites, but they can still cause serious damage by tunneling through it to build their nests. And unlike other ants, they’re not just after your crumbs—they’re ...

When a tree is cut down or a dead branch removed and carpenter ants are found inside, it is often assumed they caused the tree or branch to die. This is not the case. The ants are only taking ...

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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 to ...