Keep mulch, leaf litter, and vegetation at least 10 to 12 inches away from the foundation. Trim back any tree branches or ...

Carpenter ants may not eat wood like termites, but they can still cause serious damage by tunneling through it to build their nests. And unlike other ants, they’re not just after your crumbs—they’re ...

Learn how to effectively get rid of carpenter ants with our comprehensive guide. In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs. But these ...

In their natural habitat outdoors, termites and carpenter ants are beneficial, recycling woody debris and returning nutrients to the soil. But inside your home? Not so good. Because these insects have ...

Carpenter ants often get the blame when a tree dies and thousands of the little scurriers are found running in and out the crime scene. The truth is they didn’t do it. The ants were just taking ...

Two of the more elusive animals in my backyard are the pileated woodpecker and the carpenter ant.I rarely see either, yet I have ample evidence of their presence. This winter, pileated woodpeckers ...

Flying carpenter ants (swarmers) signal an established colony is already active on or near your property — they're not scouts, the nest already exists Carpenter ants don't eat wood; they excavate it, ...