Setting baits for carpenter ants is exactly the kind of patient strategy ... A Journal of Student Research found that it's best to use a combination of protein and carbohydrate (sometimes called ...

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 wood. We also placed baits for ...

Poison food baits are an appealing tactic for WCA control as ants exhibit food sharing (trophallactic) behaviour. However, many baits are ineffective for carpenter ants. We seek to identify attractive ...