A carpenter ant infestation is often mistaken for a termite problem, because of the 'sawdust.' Where an infestation is long standing and the colony is a large one consisting of several thousand ants, structural damage is frequently extensive enough to require major repairs. If the infestation is noted at an early stage, however, all that may be necessary is to get rid of the ants.
We also treat for Pavement Ants, Fire Ants, and All Kinds of Ants. In this area, Carpenter Ants usually cause the damage and leave the signs, such as 'sawdust, ' that are mistaken for termite damage and signs. These 'sugar' ants are known for their affinity for sweets and their foul smell when crushed.
This species is a scavenger/predator ant that will eat most household foods, especially those that contain sugar, and other insects. Indoors they will colonize near heat sources or in insulation. In hot and dry situations, nests have been found in house plants and even in the lids of toilets. Some of the world's most deadly spiders can be found in your own home or yard, including Black Widows, Brown Recluses, and Hobo Spiders.
We also treat for Pavement Ants, Fire Ants, and All Kinds of Ants. In this area, Carpenter Ants usually cause the damage and leave the signs, such as 'sawdust, ' that are mistaken for termite damage and signs. These 'sugar' ants are known for their affinity for sweets and their foul smell when crushed.
This species is a scavenger/predator ant that will eat most household foods, especially those that contain sugar, and other insects. Indoors they will colonize near heat sources or in insulation. In hot and dry situations, nests have been found in house plants and even in the lids of toilets. Some of the world's most deadly spiders can be found in your own home or yard, including Black Widows, Brown Recluses, and Hobo Spiders.
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In this area, Carpenter Ants are usually responsible for the damage, such as 'sawdust, ' that is often mistaken for Termite damage. Carpenter ants are distributed widely throughout the United States, causing severe structural damage to many homes! We wish to give full credit to Arnold Mallis for his lifelong contribution to the Pest Control industry.
You can buy this 6-ounce application of Vole Bait for $6.99 (plus tax) at your local store. However, you would have to buy 13 of these tubes to equal the Typical 5-Pound application that we apply (with our experience and expertise) when we treat for Voles (note: this is based on an average size yard).
This article is for anyone that is remodeling his or her home, planning to build, or in the process of building a new home. It will help address general pest control issues and concerns, and will help you construct a home which will be better protected from wood destroying pests such as Carpenter Ants!
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