Carpenter Ants: Destructive Wood-Boring Pests
Carpenter ants are one of the most damaging pests that can infest homes and buildings in Connecticut. While they don't actually eat the wood like termites, carpenter ants burrow into it to create nesting tunnels and galleries. Over time, this tunneling can cause significant structural damage.
Carpenter ant colonies are often difficult to eradicate completely due to their complex social structure and ability to establish satellite nests. Even finding just a few worker ants indoors likely indicates a larger infestation is already present within the wooden structures of your home or business.
Signs of Carpenter Ant Activity
Seeing large, black ants (1/4 to 1/2 inch long) indoors
Noticing small piles of course, wood shavings or sawdust-like debris
Finding smoothed-out tunnels or galleries in structural wood
Hearing rustling sounds coming from inside walls or wooden beams
Comprehensive Carpenter Ant Control
The longer carpenter ant damage goes unchecked, the more costly the repairs and potential safety hazards. Trying to eliminate these ants on your own is rarely effective long-term. DIY carpenter ant treatments tend to only get rid of some visible ants and fail to reach the full colony.
Effective Pest Management uses proven methods to thoroughly eliminate carpenter ant infestations, including:
Detailed inspection to locate nesting sites and entry points
Application of professional-grade residual insecticides
Targeted treatment of any nesting tunnels or cavities
Removal of damaged wood and professional construction repair services
Exclusion of new colonies through caulking and sealing
Ongoing monitoring and prevention to stop reinfestation
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