What you should NOT do if you have carpenter ants

Carpenter ants are a common problem in the Eastern US. They hide in damp, dead wood, and build tunnels so that they can enter the building easily. Carpenter ants are tiny but as a colony, they can cause a lot of harm.

 

What happens if carpenter ants infest your home or business? You might wonder what you should do in case of Carpenter ant infestation? Nonetheless, it's also necessary to know what you should NOT do.

Failing to identify the ant infestation type

Carpenter ants cause similar damage like termites to damp, deadwood. Sometimes, you will see piles of wood chisels in the area of wood infested with carpenter ants or termites. But you must make sure to treat your property for the right pestilence, to remove the infestation. Carpenter ants are black ants measuring 1⁄4 to 3⁄8 inches in segmented body length. There are no segmented bodies on Termites (white ants) and their head is large.

Ignoring signs of damage caused by carpenter ants

The greatest damage is known to be caused by Carpenter ants compared to all different ants that often infects structures. Such aggressive ants are usually black in color and will threaten the structural strength of homes by digging their nests into the wood.

 

The damage caused to the property by a carpenter ant infestation can vary. If a colony has infested properties deliberately, for a long time, there can be very significant structural damage. That is why an authorized professional need to treat infestations as quickly as possible.

Ignoring signs of damage caused by carpenter ants

• • Carpenter ants creeping into the house or the building
• • Carpenter ants emerging from crevices and holes at home.
• • Wood shavings piles.
• • A rustling sound in walls.
• The infestations of carpenter ants get worse over time.
• The best way to avoid further harm from the carpenter ants is early detection.

Using DIY ant control methods alone

The first line of defense the majority of people turn to when it comes to ant infestations is a DIY pest control strategy. Borax or natural remedies such as cinnamon are often used. Such remedies may work for a while, but will the entire colony be eradicated? Probably not.

The only way to prevent the return of carpenter ants is to destroy the colony. It is one thing to administer medication to several ants, but it will not do much unless you get to the root of the infestation.

Not calling a company for pest control

A pest control company is the best way of fighting the carpenter ants when it comes to eliminating them. Unlike DIY insect control methods, a pest control company's anti-infestation products will guarantee the ants go away and don't come back. Ant preventive tips may also be given to you by pesticide specialists.

Not stopping carpenter ants returning

To stop carpenter ants from returning, measures must be taken in the future to protect your house from ants when the carpenter ant is removed.

Ignoring signs of damage caused by carpenter ants

• • Clean food and drink spill immediately
• • Seal windows and doors
• • Trim tree and bush around home
• • Food must be kept in sealed containers.

 

Drawn to moisture; carpenter-ant colonies will invade households and build nests in wood in front of doorways, the walls, chimneys, shelves, bathrooms and other areas of your house where water and wood are in contact with each other and result in rotting. The discolored wood, panelling, drywall or ceiling tiles are signs of carpenter ant infestation.

Professional services for ant-control

In many cases, a dust product is used for the detection and removal of carpenter ant nests in the interior of a building. A bulb of pesticide dust and extension that reaches into interior areas.

 

The inside treatment of dust material is applied and the outside treatment will be followed up. The dual approach makes it impossible to overlook hidden areas in which nests may exist.

Perimeter therapy

Therapy will be applied around the perimeter with non-repellent materials, with a focus on identifying carpenter ant trails and potential trail problems. The treatment can be applied from the soil to any portion of the exterior of the house used by the insects.

 

The specialist will also treat any holes in the house foundation that carpenter ants and many other insects often use to enter residences.

Carpenter ant nest therapy

Another aspect of carpenter ant control solutions is nesting and barrier treatment. To remove the home from all carpenter ants all nests must be detected and treated. Without a trained eye and proper equipment, it can often be very difficult to spot carpenter nests. It is therefore crucial, in case your home faces a carpenter ant problem, to contact pest control professionals.

 

Drawn to moisture; carpenter-ant colonies will invade households and build nests in wood in front of doorways, the walls, chimneys, shelves, bathrooms and other areas of your house where water and wood are in contact with each other and result in rotting. The discolored wood, panelling, drywall or ceiling tiles are signs of carpenter ant infestation.

Using DIY ant control methods alone

The nearest pest control company is only a phone call away, if you feel overwhelmed by the carpenter ant infestation, we can develop a complete ant control strategy to remove ants and prevent them from returning in the future. Contact us now.

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