Carpenter ants are not just a cottage country culprit. They can infest homes and businesses too. These ants may be larger than other ants, but are they really something to be concerned about?
Carpenter ants infest wood. Unlike termites who eat wood, carpenter ants burrow into wood, especially wood that is rotten or damp as it makes it easier to dig through. As carpenter ant colonies grow, they spread into undamaged wood, which increases the severity of the structural damage they can cause.
The good news is that there are many things that you can do prevent carpenter ants from invading, infesting and damaging your home, cottage or business.
Here are 10 simple things you can do to help protect against and prevent carpenter ant issues:
There are situations where prevention may not be possible in warding off carpenter ants. If you’re having issues with carpenter ants or think you may have a carpenter ant infestation, we can help.