“Carpenter ants don’t eat wood, like termites do,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor emeritus and extension entomologist with Clemson University. “They excavate it to make a nest for their ...

Carpenter ants, which include more than a thousand species in the genus Camponotus, nest in wood and can be destructive to buildings. (Much like termites, which cause far more severe damage.) ...

Unlike termites, carpenter ants have a "pinched" waist and are not pale in colour. Eliminate standing water and moisture around your property. Use a dehumidifier in damp areas such as crawlspaces ...

Carpenter ants are large, black or reddish-black ants, ranging from 7 to 13 mm (¼ to ½ inch). They have a smooth, rounded thorax with a narrow “waist” and a shiny, segmented appearance. Unlike ...

Toronto, Ontario, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With warmer weather just around the corner, Abell Pest Control warns homeowners to watch for carpenter ants, whose activity spikes with warmer ...