Carpenter Ants

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are large 1/4 to 1 inch ants indigenous to many parts of the world. They prefer dead, damp wood in which to build nests. Sometimes carpenter ants will hollow out sections of trees. The most likely species to be infesting a house in the United States is the Black carpenter ant, Camponotus pennsylvanicus. However, there are over a thousand other species in the genus Camponotus. Source: Wikipedia.com

Identification

Carpenter Ants are black. They are large. 1/4 to almost 1 inch.

Environment

Carpenter ants are nocturnal and will exit their nest galleries 15 minutes after sunset in large numbers. Frequently form satellite colonies within structures near moisture or heat sources.

Threats

Carpenter ants invade kitchens during the summer months in search of food and water. Can invade the structure if moisture damage is present.

Treatment

Granular baits applied around the perimeter of the structure and within the landscape work well to eliminate carpenter ants. Gel baits applied along known trail locations. Perimeter treatments with non-repellent products.