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Carpenter Ant Facts

Carpenter ants are some of the largest ants in North America, and because of their size, they can pose a big problem for residential and commercial spaces. Although they’re not exactly like termites, they cause similar structural damage to buildings. Instead of feeding on wood, they build nests and tunnels, leaving holes and hollow points in wood structures.

Knowing these facts can help you identify carpenter ants and their behavior so you can prevent infestations. But if you’re already seeing signs of carpenter ants around, it’s best to call in the pros at All Florida Pest Control for professional pest control.

11 Facts About Carpenter Ants

Carpenter Ant Appearance

Carpenter ants are single-thorax ants, which means there is only one segment separating the abdomen and thorax.
They are most often black but can also be brown, tan, or reddish in color.
Carpenter ant swarmers (reproductive ants) have two sets of wings.

Carpenter Ant Habits and Behavior

Carpenter ants don’t have stingers like fire ants, but they can inflict a little “nip” on your finger. But that’s not the real problem.
They are mistaken for termites, which are also wood-destroying pests.
They don’t eat it like termites. But they will burrow into the wood frame of your home roof beams, or even trees in your yard.
Because carpenter ants don’t eat wood, they leave their remnants in little piles called “frass,” which looks like sawdust.
In the spring, carpenter ants that have an established colony will swarm an area to expand.

Carpenter Ant Habitat

They establish nests inside and outside structures (whichever has more moisture).
They prefer damp, moist wood to construct their nests. This includes hollow trees, logs, posts, landscaping timbers, and wood used in homes and other structures.
Heavy carpenter ant activity can indicate a moisture issue within your home or business.

Carpenter Ant Control

Although fascinating, carpenter ants can cause serious damage to your property if you don’t take care of them immediately. If a carpenter ant infestation is suspected, it’s best to contact a professional ant exterminator. And that’s where All Florida Pest Control comes in!

Our expert team is here to help. We’ll identify and put together an extermination so you can worry less about these wood-destroying pests.

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