Carpenter ants take up residence in wood. They tunnel through the wood and build their nests inside the wood. When this happens, you want to know what to do. Carpenter ants will chew into your home, causing structural damage if they are not treated. Carpenter ants are also known as wood ants. They live in wood and disturb the wood. The scientific name of carpenter ants is Camponotus . Carpenter ants can damage the wood very fast in your home and property. Usually, this damage occurs when you don’t spot them at the early stage of their presence. You can find many of these little pesky ants in many different parts of your home or in your backyard. They are generally black and they like to eat wood, which is why they so commonly are found around homes where there is wood to either build their homes or trees that they like to eat. In this article, I will be talking about the carpenter ant species and how to take care of them. Carpenter ants are the name of ants which build their nests with wood. They can create danger to wooden structures such as houses, decks and trees because they damage the wood they feed on. The damage they cause is not only visible but also affect the structural integrity of the building or structure. Popular and also quite disturbing, carpenter ants are considered to be the most widespread species among all insects. They are a species of concern for several reasons including their close relation to termites. Not only do the two look similar but they share a similar wood destroying behavior.

How To Stop Carpenter Ants

Introduction

Carpenter ants are a common nuisance in many homes. They can cause extensive damage to the structure of your home and can be hard to get rid of once they have taken up residence. Luckily, there are steps you can take to eradicate them from your house before they cause serious damage. If you’re dealing with a carpenter ant infestation, don’t panic. Here’s everything you need to know about how to get rid of these pests quickly and efficiently:

Identify the Carpenter Ant

• Identify the Carpenter Ant

The most important step in identifying and treating an infestation is to be able to positively identify the ants as carpenter ants. This can be tricky at times because carpenter ants look similar to other ant species that also invade homes. In addition, most people don’t realize they have a problem until they see workers or winged males flying around their house, which means it’s already too late! If you notice signs of an infestation outside your home, like large mounds of soil that appear overnight or piles of sawdust near trees or shrubs, those could be signs of carpenter ant activity.[3] To make sure you’ve got the right bug on your hands:

• Check out their nest. Carpenter ants build nests in wood structures such as walls, fences and decks.[4] These nests can be identified by seeing small holes drilled through wood (usually by worker ants) or small piles of sawdust nearby where larvae have been feeding off old leaves and tree bark.[5] It’s also possible for these insects to tunnel into brick walls if left unchecked for long enough; however this tends not happen unless there are large colonies (more than 50 individuals) present somewhere nearby.[6] If you notice any kind of damage done by these pests then chances are good that there may already be one colony living near where you live – which brings us back around full circle![7]

Find the entry point to your home

You will want to start your search for the entry point of the ants by looking around windows, doors, electrical outlets, plumbing and vents. If you notice that there are ants in or near flower pots or garbage cans it’s likely that there is an entry point near those areas.

Carpenter ants are attracted to moist wood so if you notice them hanging around a wall they may have made their way into your home via some exposed wood.

Seal Any Cracks or Hole with Caulk

• Caulking is a good way to seal up cracks, holes and gaps.
• Caulking is a good way to seal up openings.
• Caulk can be used to fill holes in the walls, baseboards, windowsills or vents that lead outside.

This will prevent them from coming into your home through those areas as well as any other potential entry points they may find while seeking moisture or food sources that are not readily available in your home (i.e., windowsills).

How to Remove the Ants Outside Your Home

If you find ants outside your home, use a mixture of water and dishwashing liquid to spray them. As they die, vacuum them up with a hand-held vacuum cleaner or wipe them off with a wet paper towel. If the infestation is severe, mix three parts water to one part bleach in a spray bottle and spray it on the ants. Make sure to wear protective gear when using this product; it can be harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

If you find ants in your home, it’s time to take action. Here is how to eradicate them.

Here are some steps you can take to stop carpenter ants:

• Don’t panic. Although carpenter ants can cause serious damage, they don’t usually bite or sting humans. If you see just a few of them in your home and they don’t seem aggressive, it’s probably fine to leave them alone. However, if you find large numbers of ants or if the colony has already started building new nests in your house walls or furniture, take action quickly!
• Don’t try to kill the ants yourself. If possible, contact a professional pest control company like ACE Pest & Lawn Services for help with this problem. A professional will have the equipment needed to eradicate carpenter ant infestations efficiently and safely without causing harm to your family members or pets (or yourself).
• Don’t spray poison on them! Spraying poison around your home may kill some ants but also risks killing other beneficial insects that live in your yard such as bees and butterflies by accidentally spraying them directly with pesticides when trying to hit those pesky pests instead! In addition, poisons can be harmful if inhaled by humans; therefore always wear protective gear when handling these chemicals such as gloves/glasses/mask etc., especially during application process where large amounts of dust particles might be created due moisture content present within wood structure which contains residual moisture content after being treated while still wet thus allowing absorption into lungs since pores are open due increased surface area from cells splitting apart from expansion caused by heat generated during drying process which creates cracks allowing penetration into inner structures before setting up completely harden causing problems downstream (ex.: nosebleeds) later on because once dried completely then there’s no way getting rid without removing entire piece out entirely(which may not even work depending upon severity).

Conclusion

By following the directions we’ve provided above and taking action quickly, you can stop a small problem from becoming a bigger one. If you need more help with carpenter ants, be sure to call us as soon as possible. We’ll recommend the best course of action for your home.