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Both termites and flying ants, also called carpenter ants, can be big nuisances to homeowners. Both insects fly, gnaw through wood and can invade your home.

Flying ants and termites look really similar, ... At first glance, you may struggle to determine if you’ve found flying ants, also known as carpenter ants, or termites in your home.

Summer rains bring out the flying ants, often mistaken for termites. While flying ants swarm and create a nuisance, termites ...

and so basically the termites will eat the wood, the carpenter ants excavate the wood so they can be inside posts, they can be inside the wall, and you’re just you might see the grass and that ...

Carpenter ants vs. termites Both carpenter ants and termites can cause significant damage to wooden structures, but there are key differences in their behavior, appearance and the signs they leave ...

"Carpenter ants don't eat wood like termites, rather they excavate it to create their nests," says Dolshun. "This can leave behind a sawdust-like material that is often found near wooden ...

Carpenter ants are often mistaken for termites. However, termites create gritty-looking wood damage, while carpenter ant damage appears smooth. Misidentifying the pest can lead to ineffective ...

Carpenter ants, on the other hand, finish their tunnels, giving them a very smooth appearance. A good rule of thumb: Carpenter ants are tidy, while termites are messy. Advertisement.

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 ...