Pest ID Guide
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants
Identification
Larger ants, often black or reddish-black, 1/4 to 1/2 inch long, with a smooth, evenly rounded thorax.
Habitat
Nest in damp or decaying wood, including tree stumps and fence posts, and moisture-damaged framing inside a home.
Why They're A Risk
Excavate wood to build nests, weakening structural beams and framing over time if left untreated.
Signs To Watch For
Piles of fine sawdust-like material (frass) below wood surfaces, and faint rustling sounds inside walls.
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