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These ants get their name because their nesting home is inside wood. This nesting habit can erode the structural integrity of your home. There are more than fifty species of carpenter ants in the United States and more than 25 of these have been found to nest in wooden structures. The workers forage for distances of up to 300 feet from the nest. They typically enter buildings around door and window frames, eaves, plumbing and utility line penetrations, or shrub and tree branches in contact with the building. Although some workers are active during the day, most activity is from dusk till dawn, with peak activity between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Carpenter Ants are a pest control problem second only to termites in terms of damage. If you suspect you have carpenter ants in your Sherborn MA home, Waltham Pest Control can help.
Did you know that a carpenter ant nest can take up to 3-6 years to mature? Although you may see little or no activity during the maturation period they continue to branch off and make satellite nest areas as a survival technique. Because of this unique biology characteristic you may not discover you have a problem until the ants have well infested the structure. Whether you have an infestation problem or experience occasional activity from outdoors, we have a plan that is right for you! If you count the total number of finished rooms in your home we can give you an estimate right over the phone.
Carpenter ants vary in size, measuring between 1/8 - 1/2 inch long with Queen Ants measuring 1/2 to 3/4 inch long. Depending on the species, these ants may be totally black, combinations of red, orange, yellow and black, or completely red or brown. They can be distinguished from most other large ant species because the top of the thorax is evenly convex and bears no spines. Also the attachment between the thorax and abdomen (pedicel) has but a single flattened segment. Although Carpenter Ants do not have a stinger, larger species can inflict a painful pinch using their jaws (mandibles).
The presence of a carpenter ant nest is sometimes indicated by a rustling sound coming from wall voids or from wood where the colony is located. Sometimes, the emergence of swarmers indoors may be the first indication of an indoor colony. Carpenter ants feed primarily on insect honeydew, plant and fruit juices, insects, and other arthropods. Inside, they will also feed on sweets, eggs, meats and cakes.
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