Wood destroying insects is one of our specialties. Carpenter ants fall into the category of wood destroying insects. Carpenter ants typically forage during the evening hours. However, they can be seen around the home anytime. If the home doesn’t have any leaks, carpenter ants are likely not nesting in the home. They will be nesting in your yard or perhaps your neighbors yard. These areas could include a wood pile, hollow of an oak, stumps or a stack of fire wood. In addition, satellite colonies may exist throughout the property. Carpenter ants are a multi-billion dollar problem. Carpenter ants can do a significant amount of damage to your home in little time. Call to make an appointment.

HOW TO PREVENT CARPENTER ANTS:

* Eliminate any leaky or broken gutters
* Try to avoid wooden garden timbers for boarders. Using landscape stone is not only pleasing to the eye, it will help keep carpenter ants away from your home.
* Keep firewood away from the home and off of the ground. This will help with a variety of household insects.
* Trim back any tree branches that may be touching the home. Carpenter ants will use this as an conduit to your home
* Repair any leaky water spigots around the home.

When carpenter ants are left untreated they can cause a significant amount of damage. You may see swarmer or worker ants around your property. Call today for a wood destroy pest consultation. We can answer all of your questions and stand ready to assist with this invasive pest.