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Carpenter Ants are often referred to as “black ants” or”big black ants” although some species are not black. Many people think of carpenter ants as being large. In reality, there are thirty possible sizes for carpenter ants. Larger ants indicate a more mature colony: one that has been located in the same area for some time.
Inspection Clues
Carpenter ants are very common in areas that have a high water table. They seek out high moisture areas in and around structures. Though not always the case, when carpenter ants are found in a structure, they are there because of a moisture problem somewhere inside or adjacent to it.
Carpenter ants usually nest either in damp wood or close to it. They may also be found in hollow areas such as hollow doors and curtain rods. Ants will nest in attics near clogged gutters or areas that have been subject to water leaks.
Wood found to be infested with Carpenter ants often has been damaged by wood rot. Wood rot is caused by fungus, a living organism. Wood rot destroys the structural soundness of wood. These ants compound the problem by chewing into and nesting inside the wood.
Ants living in the wood smooth it out with their chewing mouthparts and then live within the galleries they create to take advantage of the high moisture content that they favor. Unlike termites, carpenter ants cannot digest the cellulose in wood and thus do not destroy the wood in the same way as termites.
Conducive Factors
Some things to check for when there is a carpenter ant infestation include:
- Leaks from the roof or gutters or downspouts
- Improperly caulked windows and doors (including patio doors)
- Water entering around window air conditioner frames
- Steady or intermittent plumbing leaks
- Leaking dishwashers or washing machines
- Improperly caulked bathtubs, showers, sinks or improperly grouted tile showers.
- Firewood stored in or near a structure
- Rotted railroad ties, decks or fences
- Overhanging tree limbs, etc..
This list is not complete, but provides the most common things to check to help minimize attracting ant to a structure.
New Technology Baiting
As with cockroaches, baiting for ants has become a very popular. There are a number of reasons. First, baits are much less toxic than sprays and relatively small amounts of product are needed for the treatment. Next, baiting can eliminate ant colonies while sprays simply kill individual workers. Ant colonies are likely to produce more workers to replace the others which means that spraying for ants becomes a quarterly requirement. Finally, baits are usually less objectionable because they are either odorless or have very little odor.
Granular Baits
We offer a bait product that is effective against carpenter ants and other ants species. Carpenter Ant Granular Bait has a distinct fish like odor that is very attractive to ants, It can be used selectively by applying into only into cracks and crevice using a paper cone to deliver the granules into those areas.
VEGANIX technicians Spend a few minutes finding areas where ants are actively foraging. Placing the bait in these highly trafficked areas will provide the best acceptance of the bait and ultimately kill the ants living nearby.
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