Carpenter ants are commonly found in forested areas where they make their galleries in rotten or soft woods. Although they are primarily outdoor ants, they may sometimes find their way into residential properties and cause disruption. There are two types of ant colonies: the parent colony, which is located outdoors, and the satellite colony, which is typically the one that homeowners encounter during a carpenter nest infestation.
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It is important to pay close attention to the satellite colony, as it directly affects homeowners. These colonies can be found in moist or rotten wood, such as under roofing, attic beams, subfloor insulation, and foam insulation. Carpenter ants do not have a preference for any specific type of insulation, as it is difficult for them to build nests there. They can also be found in wall voids, doors, windowsills, and curtain rods.
What are the signs of Carpenter Ants Infestation?
Seeing wood shavings
Seeing wood shavings around your house might be a peculiar thing to witness. This is directly connected with carpenter ant infestation since carpenter ants have a habit to carve out extensive galleries in decaying and moist wood. If you see frass, which is the wood shavings anywhere at an odd location,
Seeing live ants
This might be a no-brainer, but you will be surprised at how many people will ignore obvious signs and just let them be. Carpenter ants will never come inside individually but will invade and march in with an entire satellite colony.
Ant trails
If you see ant trails or a long line of ants going o coming from a place, be aware that this is not an isolated incident and that these ants most probably found a reliable food source as carpenter ants are opportunistic feeders.
Where Can You See Carpenter Ants?
Carpenter ants can be most commonly found in isolated places where they would like to be left alone. There are some places which are the exception though. Such a place is the kitchen where they can be seen scavenging and moving around as if nobody is watching. Most ant activities will take place at different times of the day, but will mostly be at night.
You can mostly find carpenter ants in areas where food is stored such as the pantry, cabinets, drawers, and more. Carpenter ants are known as opportunistic insects and will feed on the floor as well.
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