Carpenter ants
In about 2 weeks it will be time for the carpenter ant reproductives to fly. The males come out first to determine if it is time to fly. When they determine that the time is right they release a pheromone that tells the female reproductives that it is time to fly out and mate. This is called the nuptual flight. Read the rest of this entry »
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Carpenter ants are about to enter diapause. You will not see them unless you break into a wall to add on to your structure. If you see one in the kitchen or bathroom it is because she is looking for water. Read the rest of this entry »
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Ant Frass
During the Winter carpenter ants are in a state of diapause. Diapause is a state of “walking dormancy”. The carpenter ants are not feeding. If your house is very dry you may find them coming to a source of water they will take back to the nest to share. These sources could be showers stalls or bath tubs, Kitchen sinks where the ant can go down into the drain trap and get water. Read the rest of this entry »
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Carpenter Ants on a Deck
It is time to do the first treatment (OPPT) on your structure. It is warm enough for the ants to be active. Carpenter ants eat liquid food. They like plant nectars so are getting the nectars from flowers of blooming trees and plants. They may be eating syrups or “Pop can dregs” in your home. They also like liquids that maybe in your garbage. Read the rest of this entry »
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Carpenter ants on deck
If you see carpenter ants on your deck like this give us a call at 457-4341 or 1-800-828-5508. They definitely need to be treated. Our OPPT or Outside Perimeter Preventive Treatment will really have an effect on an infestation like this. Read the rest of this entry »
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Carpenter ant on foundation footing
Many calls for carpenter ant control are coming in. The customers are often amazed that I only recommend that an OPPT (Outside Perimeter Preventive Treatment) be done. If an infestation shows up as being in the house we recommend that it be repeated in 60 days. Read the rest of this entry »
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Ant on Concrete Foundation
Carpenter ants are starting to show themselves inside of the house. They will go to the shower, sink or bathtub and go down into the drain to get water. They take this water back to the nest inside of your structure. This nest is considered a satelite nest. The Queen’s nest is outside. This shows there is definitely an infestation within the home. Do not panic if it is before March 15 as they are just getting water. This is actually a good sign that your structure is dry. Read the rest of this entry »
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Injecting for Carpenter Ants
This is the proper method for injecting a wall void with insecticide materials that will combat the carpenter ants. Read the rest of this entry »
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Carpenter ant worker
The carpenter ants have fully broken dormancy or diapause as it is better known in the trade of Pest Control. It will take a bit more heat before they come outside and start going to outside plants for food. Carpenter ants eat only liquids. They will take the sugar solution that comes out of the back of an aphid. Read the rest of this entry »
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Carpenter Ant Damage
Carpenter ants break doormancy. If the sun comes out and ants with wings and a small head (male ants) start flying around, you definitely have an infestation within your house. Read the rest of this entry »
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