If you see a few big black ants crawling across your kitchen floors or counters, it’s time to act. Mature colonies can contain 3,000 or more carpenter ants, many of whom remain hidden in the nest.

Carpenter ants are twice as big as other types of black ants, which makes identification easy. If you have a carpenter ant ...

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 ...

A home is an investment. It might be part of a retirement plan, or an inheritance for future generations. With today’s high property rates, these investments are even more precious, and greater ...

Take a Pest Control Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Carpenter ants are a common sight in many homes, but their presence often raises questions and concerns. In this article, we provide ...

Are large winged wasp-like insects invading your home? Based on questions coming into the extension office, carpenter ants are swarming. Many people mistake winged carpenter ants for termites, but ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- In the summer months, it's common to see the occasional insect creeping inside your home. This year, one pest is turning up more and more. Companies like Bogo Pest Control say ...

Dear Jerry: For 52 years now, we have had big ants, carpenter type, every May. We see piles of sawdust, so we know they are causing some damage. I have sprayed them and the area where they work with ...