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Carpenter ants.

Carpenter ants are large, wood-boring insects that can cause structural damage by hollowing out wood to build their nests. Learn how to spot their presence early and protect your home from costly repairs.

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Learn more about carpenter ants.

One of the largest ant species in the United States, these critters can reach up to 13 mm in length. Winged, dark in color, and residing in moist, damaged woods, it's common that homeowners mistake carpenter ant swarms for termite colonies. Though they aren't likely to cause much damage to the exterior of your home, they are a major nuisance once they get indoors. Feeding on sweets and meats, they are likely to contaminate your food supply. To find out how to deal with carpenter ants, learn more about our pest control services.​

Pest identification: Carpenter ant
Size6 to 13 mm in length.
ColorBlack to reddish to orange to black/red combinations.
Body structureHead, thorax, and abdomen with a small node on the pedicel.
CharacteristicsColonies often have a single queen and sometimes supplementary queens. Mature colonies typically contain around 15,000 workers, but can exceed 100,000. Their diet includes both carbohydrates and proteins, with insects being a major food source.
Habitat & behaviorUsually nests within wood, particularly wood in contact with soil. Also forms satellite colonies, including within structures, and maintains trails between nests.
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