Set out baits labeled for carpenter ants. Baits can be effective because ants share food with each other, says Benson. Place ...

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 ...

While many people view them as pests, they actually play an important role in the natural breakdown of decaying wood. Understanding a bit more about these insects can help you determine whether their ...

In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs. But these large ants become nuisances when they forage or nest inside our homes. “Carpenter ...