Learn about termite damage vs. wood rot so you know how to properly address the problem. Find out the difference between ...

“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 ...

Q: Last year and again this year, we have seen carpenter ants in our unfinished basement. An inspection found no termites. Last year we had the exterior painted and caulked, and we replaced rotted ...

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, 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.) ...

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 ...