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Carpenter ants rank among the most damaging insects we encounter. While tunneling through wooden structures, they can leave behind a path of destruction. If problems aren’t caught early enough, you could be facing some expensive repairs. Here’s what you need to know about carpenter ant control.
Many people tend to mistake carpenter ants for termites. However, carpenter ants have a much broader waist and bent antennae. You’ll also notice a carpenter ant’s reddish or dark-colored appearance. By comparison, termites tend to look translucent.
Carpenter ants have the potential to cause more damage than you may think. While building nests for the colony, these pests chew through wood. They can weaken support beams, destroy floors, and cause sagging roofs. An uncontrolled carpenter ant infestation can even cause structures to collapse.
Carpenter ants shed their wings during the mating process. Don’t be surprised to find these wings scattered across window sills, floors, and other surfaces. While termites also have wings, only carpenter ants have wings that are not of equal size and shape.
When doing their dirty work, carpenter ants tend to leave behind sawdust. Homeowners often discover these wood shavings in secluded areas, such as crawlspaces and wall voids.
On a quiet night, you may hear carpenter ants rustling in the walls. This is the sound of these ants scraping away wood and carving out their living quarters.
If a wooden structure sounds hollow when tapped, this could indicate a serious carpenter ant problem. You’ll need to take action right away.
Do-it-yourself methods are rarely effective against these insects. Professional carpenter ant control is highly recommended. After performing a thorough inspection and locating the nest, our experts will be able to treat your home. Contrary to popular belief, the use of dangerous pesticides is not necessary. Our environmentally friendly methods of eliminating these ants won’t put your family’s health at risk.
Carpenter ants are large ants very dark in color and can be found either indoors or out. They are most likely to nest in wood near a water source or in damp wood. Carpenter ants are nocturnal and therefore will be seen primarily in the evening hours. Their ant colonies can cause serious damage to a structure and can be very difficult to control. We highly recommend contacting a professional NJ carpenter ant control company to gain control.
Protect your home from carpenter ants by hiring a reliable carpenter ant control company. Get a free quote on all of our pest control services by contacting one of our experts!
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