Most carpenter ants that enter the home are black and can vary in length from 1/4 to 3/4 inch. Unlike termites, all carpenter ants have narrow (or constricted) waists and elbowed (bent) antennae.

Changlu Wang, Extension Specialist in Entomology George Hamilton, Extension Specialist in Pest Management, Rutgers University The most common species is the black carpenter ant. It is among the ...

Learn how to effectively get rid of carpenter ants with our comprehensive guide. In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs.

“In cases of repeated obstruction, we adopt an escalated model including engaging Queensland Police Service to assist us in ensuring safe and lawful property access. A fire ants’ nest “We ...

The researchers from Nara Women’s University and other institutions said a whiff of a pheromone found naturally on the body surface of the Japanese carpenter ant, a native species, causes the ...

Carpenter ants are very common in Minnesota. They can potentially damage homes and other wooden structures. The best method for controlling carpenter ants is to deliver insecticide into their nest.

Homeowners are frequently startled to find that they are sharing their home with a "family" of large ants known as carpenter ants. These, the largest of our Maine ants, come in two varieties; the ...