Carpenter Ants are in fact a very important part of the ecosystem, helping to breakdown rotten and decaying wood in the natural environment – making Carpenter Ants one of the most common wood destroying insects in the northeast.
However, they can cause serious property damage if left unchecked in your home. Â This damage is caused because they excavate wood for building their nests…which can impact the integrity of the structural wood in your home.
- What are they?
Carpenter Ants get their name because they chew through primarily damp or rotten wood for nesting… But did you know they actually do not eat the wood? - Food sources.
Carpenter Ants are foragers or scavengers. Â They will search their environment for all types of food matter…such as the goldfish your toddler stashes about the house. - Where are they found?
While there are several varieties of carpenter ants, they are most commonly found in cool, damp climates in the northern regions of the U.S. - How do they get in?
Carpenter ants usually enter your home through cracks around doors and windows, holes for wires, or directly through wet and damaged wood. - What are the Signs?
If you find unusual little sawdust piles and notice the wood in your home has little openings or holes – this could be signs of carpenter ants tunneling through the wood in your home.
What do they look like?
Carpenter Ants are a large ant, larger than most other ant species and can be black or red in color. Â If you notice these type of ants in your home or see any signs of carpenter activity in your home, call a professional at Modern Pest Services to do an inspection. Â
Why You Shouldn’t Wait.
Because these ants could be quietly and unsuspectingly chewing away at your home, creating unknown damage; the sooner you address the problem, the less serious the damage is likely to be. Â Waiting could result in costly repairs. Â Especially since most homeowners insurance do not cover the cost for these type of repairs. Â If you suspect the presence of carpenter ants in your home call 1-800-323-7378 to schedule a service right away.
For more info on Carpenter Ants: https://www.pestworld.org/