Termites Vs Carpenter Ants Damage

Carpenter ants make their distinction by their name. They are a species of ant that mainly resides in wood, generally those with 28-40 percent moisture content. Carpenter ants will gnaw through drywall or other materials to get into your home and nest under the floors, inside walls, or walkways. Once one carpenter ant finds food sources, it attracts more by laying down pheromone trails that lead others straight to their newfound food source until you have hundreds of them all carrying debris back to their nest causing damage on the way. Carpenter ant issues can be easily determined if you see flying ants inside your home during the summer months as this is when they go looking for water and moisture amongst plants and flowers outside your house which can then attract a swarm of ants into your home. If you have noticed flying ants in the house, the first thing to do is contact a professional immediately who will inspect your home for a carpenter ant infestation. Termites are eusocial insects that are classified at the taxonomic rank of infraorder Isoptera, or as epifamily Termitoidae within the cockroach order Blattodea. Termites were once classified in an order from which all other insects were believed to have evolved, but recent phylogenetic studies indicate that they evolved independently from several similar lineages, and that they should be classified on their own as the infraorder Isoptera. Termites, while they don’t move fast, have a huge appetite for things that aren’t really edible. They can damage property, lawns and other types of food sources. If you see termites in your home or garden, learn about the different signs and symptoms that tell you if you have a problem and get control over these insects to avoid further damage.

Termites Vs Carpenter Ants Damage

Introduction

If you have termites or carpenter ants in your home, it’s time to get professional help. I’ve been a pest control technician for the last 10 years and know what kind of damage these pests can cause. While both are annoying, carpenter ants usually live outdoors, preferring moist wood and only feeding a couple times a week. Termites eat 24/7 can cause thousands of dollars in damage and can even eat through concrete! If you think you have either of these pests, call for professional help immediately!

The termites are nastier because they are much stronger.

Termites are known to eat through wood, concrete and other materials. They can also damage electrical wires and cause fires.

If termites get into your pipes it can cause serious water damage to your home. Termites have been known to eat through furniture causing expensive repair bills in homes with termite infestations.

Can cause thousands of dollars in damage.

Termites are pests that can cause thousands of dollars in damage to a home. They often do not cause visible damage until the infestation has been going on for some time.

Termites can eat through walls, floors, and other surfaces that may be hidden from plain sight by carpeting or flooring materials. They are also able to eat through wood that is inside wall cavities behind drywall.

Carpenter ants usually live outdoors and prefer moist wood.

Carpenter ants are also commonly mistaken for termites. These two insects have certain similarities, but they differ in size, habitat and diet.

Termites live in the ground and eat wood and other materials that contain cellulose—a complex sugar molecule found in plant cell walls. Carpenter ants typically live outdoors and prefer moist wood over dry wood. They can be found under decaying logs or around peeling paint on houses, especially during rainy seasons when they need extra moisture to survive.

Termites can eat through concrete.

Termites are the most destructive insects. They can eat through concrete, but they can’t eat metal or wood. Carpenter ants cannot eat through concrete, but they can eat through metal or wood.

Carpenter Ants create smooth tunnels when they eat through wood.

Termites

Termites have a pair of antennae and no visible eyes, while ants have one or two pairs of antennae, with the first pair much longer than the others. Ants are usually black or brownish with a single node connecting their thorax and abdomen. Termites are usually brownish-red to black in color, with white wings on their backs when they swarm.

Ants also differ from termites in that they do not eat through concrete and they do not go into your house at night time like termites do; they only come out during the day when it is light outside and so you will see them very easily if there are any ants inside your home at all times of day (as opposed to only seeing termite damage).

Termites eat 24/7. Carpenter ants only feed a couple times a week.

Termites are a constant threat to your home, and they eat 24/7. Carpenter ants only feed a couple times a week. Because of this, termites will be able to cause much more damage than carpenter ants to your home in less time. Termites can eat through concrete, which is very difficult for most species of ants to do. Carpenter ants are more likely to attack wood rather than concrete or other hard materials like brick or stone.

Termite infestations can cost homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs, especially if you have an older house with wooden foundations or supporting beams made from timber instead of concrete material like cinder blocks or bricks. If you think that you have termite problems at your property but aren’t sure what kind of pest problem it might be (especially since there are many types), contact us today! We’ll come out and inspect the interior & exterior areas around your property before figuring out whether it’s safer just leaving things alone until spring comes around again when temperatures rise up high enough so they start acting normally again; otherwise we’ll give recommendations on how best proceed forward–which may involve hiring professionals who specialize in dealing with these kinds issues–and provide solutions right away so nobody gets hurt while waiting around impatiently!

If you think you have either of these pests, call for professional help immediately!

Both termites and carpenter ants can cause thousands of dollars in damage if left untreated. It’s important that if you think you have either of these pests, or any other type of pest control problem, you contact a professional immediately!

Conclusion

The difference between the two is significant and should be considered carefully. Both pests can cause extensive damage to your home, but termites are much stronger than carpenter ants which makes them a more destructive pest. Also, there’s less chance of determining if you have termites or carpenter ants by looking for signs in your home because they both look similar on the outside. The best way to deal with these critters if found in your house is hiring professional help immediately!