If you’ve ever seen the damage carpenter ants can do, you understand why it’s so important to control them. My housemate used to see them regularly emerge from the wood slat ceiling of her bedroom ...

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 ...

If you see a few big black ants crawling across your kitchen floors or counters, it’s time to act. Mature colonies can contain 3,000 or more carpenter ants, many of whom remain hidden in the nest.

Take a Pest Control Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Carpenter ants are a common sight in many homes, but their presence often raises questions and concerns. In this article, we provide ...

A home is an investment. It might be part of a retirement plan, or an inheritance for future generations. With today’s high property rates, these investments are even more precious, and greater ...

Carpenter ants are not squeamish when it comes to caring for the wounded. To minimize the risk of infection, the insects immediately amputate injured legs—thereby more than doubling their survival ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...