This picture shows the carpenter ants following an edge of a trim board. Following edges is very common for carpenter ants. They will also follow garden hoses, concrete walks, edging boards or any other similar surface that allows them to be up out of the grass. 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 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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Notice the evenly rounded thorax in the center of the ant. The thorax is the area between the head and the abdomen. The ant has a circle of hairs around the vent. You may not be able to see thiswithout a lens. There is also a small apendage between the thorax and the abdomen. They can be any length between 5/16″ and 1/2 ” long. They are rather large for an ant. These should be sufficient for you to identify a carpenter ant. Read the rest of this entry »
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Carpenter ant frass is being pushed out from behind the insulation. (Note that the fiberglass insulation has been installed upside down. The paper must be installed to the warm side. 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
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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Odorous house ants are also known as “Sugar ants”, “Piss ants” and many other names. Tapinoma sissile is the Scientific name for this ant. It is one of the most difficult of ants to control. 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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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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