Carpenter Ants

Carpenter Ant Identification & Prevention

What Are Carpenter Ants?

Carpenter ants are a wood-destroying species of ants that cause significant damage to homes and other structures they invade. Carpenter ants are one of the largest species of ants living in the United States. These ants have segmented, oval-shaped bodies and are black, red, or a combination of those colors. Ants are social insects that live together in large colonies. Workers have large, powerful mandibles used to chew through wood, creating tunnels and nesting galleries.

Are carpenter ants dangerous?

Although carpenter ants can inflict painful bites, they are a greater threat to property than to people. These moisture-seeking pests are attracted to the areas of a home or business with water-damaged structural wood. While it is true that carpenter ants tunnel through structural wood like termites, they do not feed on it. Instead, they build satellite nests near their newfound food sources. Carpenter ants feed on a variety of things including proteins, sugars, and tiny insects such as aphids and scales.

Why do I have a carpenter ant problem?

The reason your Georgia home is having problems with carpenter ants is because it provides ample food, water, and shelter. Gardens, trash cans, and fallen trees all attract carpenter ants. Once they are on your property, carpenter ants often move indoors once the weather becomes too harsh. These ants thrive inside of our temperature-controlled properties and become difficult to control and eliminate.

Where will I find carpenter ants?

In most cases, carpenter ants nest outside in wooded areas, where they build their nests in dead trees and tree stumps, rotting fence posts, and under rocks. Since carpenter ants often

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find their way into homes, it is essential to know their common indoor nesting spots. These spots include behind wall voids, behind window and door frames, in crawlspaces, and in structural wood around pipes.

How do I get rid of carpenter ants?

Get rid of carpenter ants the easy way, by partnering with an experienced, local pest control expert. Great American Pest Solutions is a family-owned and locally operated company that has over 10 years of experience keeping Metro Atlanta area properties free of pests. Our certified professionals provide highly effective pest control services that eliminate carpenter ants and minimize their return. To learn more about our exceptional, 100% guaranteed residential or commercial pest control solutions, contact Great American Pest Solutions today!

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How can I prevent bed bugs in the future?

Keep bed bugs out of your Dallas Metro area home or business with the help of the following prevention tips:

  • Keep luggage and other personal belongings up off of the ground when traveling or spending any time in a public place.
  • Do not purchase used furniture, mattresses, or box springs for use in your home.
  • Regularly vacuum floors, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and box springs.
  • Regularly change bedding and inspect mattresses and box springs for bed bugs.
  • When traveling, always inspect your hotel room for signs of bed bugs before bringing luggage into the room.
  • After purchasing new or used clothing, immediately wash and dry the items on the highest heat setting the fabrics can handle.

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