While ants in your home are unsightly, some species such as the carpenter ant pose a structural threat to your house. Many homeowners confuse carpenter ants with common black ants although there are many discernable differences between the two. Identifying the specific kind of ant you are dealing with is the first step towards effective…
Like termites, carpenter ants are notorious for causing structural damage on wood structures which is why most people assume that these ants eat wood. The truth is carpenter ants don’t eat wood; indoors, their diet consists mainly of proteins such as pet food, sweets and meats. Outdoors they mainly feed on small insects. Here at…
Ants are common household pests. Throughout many areas of Canada, you will find several species of ants, some of which invade homes. One such species of ant is the carpenter ant. Carpenter ants can cause structural damage to homes since they chew through wood to build their nests and knowing how to get rid of…
Carpenter Ants are among the most destructive types of pests that can infest your home. Unlike termites they do not eat wood per se, but dig into it to build their nests. As most of our houses are built with wood, this can create serious issues for homeowners if Carpenter Ants begin building a colony…
Carpenter Ant Infestation Signs Having pests around the house is usually a great nuisance for every homeowner. It gets even worse when they cannot be seen thus delaying the detection process and in turn the termination process. Carpenter ants are one of those pests that could lead to total destruction of all the wooden parts of a house…
Much as we try, most efforts to eradicate ant plagues from our lives have failed completely. There’s simply no way to overcome one of the most environmentally resilient animals to ever walk on the surface of the Earth. Which is particularly worrisome when the invader is a wood dwelling tantrum. If left untreated, a swarm…
Many people including exterminators think carpenter ants are not as destructive as termites and this is mostly true. This causes some homeowners to put off extermination, do DIY extermination rather than hire a professional or to simply ignore the infestation since presumably, the ants can cause major damage anyway. There are a few factors that…