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Carpenter ants are aptly named because they tunnel and nest inside wood. As one of the largest house-invading species of ants living in the United States, the carpenter ant grows between 1/4 and 1/2 inches long. These ants have a segmented, oval body, and workers have large, powerful mandibles they use to chew through wood. Carpenter ants are black, red, or a combination of these colors.
Carpenter ants are not very common in Idaho, but they can cause significant damage if they do
find their way into your Boise home.
Carpenter ants are dangerous, posing a significant danger to properties. They are often confused with termites; however, these are two completely different species of wood-destroying insects. The most notable difference being the two are that termites feed on the wood they have invaded, while carpenter ants do not. Carpenter ants only tunnel through wood to create a nesting site for their colony. When living and nesting inside a home their nesting habits will, over time, create significant and costly damage.
Carpenter ants are moisture-seeking pests and are attracted to water-damaged wood. Carpenter ants feed on a variety of things, including proteins and sugars. They also infiltrate properties that offer them easy access to their favorite food sources—open trash containers, compost piles, gardens, pet food bowls, and outdoor eating areas. Carpenter ants will also take advantage of openings that lead inside your home to search for food or to create a satellite nest.
Carpenter ants most often nest outside and can be seen around lawns, gardens, walkways, and decks. They build their nests in things like dead trees and stumps, old piles of firewood, and in rotting fence posts. When carpenter ants find their way indoors, they look for areas of moisture or water damage. Inside, they usually nest behind wall voids, in structural wood near water pipes, in damp crawl spaces, and behind wooden windows and door frames.
Locally owned and family-operated, Averse Pest Control is the best choice to get rid of carpenter ants from your home or business. We offer fast response times and peace of mind knowing that your pest problems will be solved, and they won’t return. Our experienced pest professionals provide top-quality pest control services using the latest and most effective products to eliminate carpenter ants from Boise properties. Discover why your neighbors choose Averse Pest Control for their pest control needs. Give us a call today!
Prevent problems with carpenter ants by partnering with Averse Pest Control, and by implementing the following prevention tips:
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