Woodants are the
second leading wood destroying insect, behind
termites. Their numbers are much
less
in comparison to termites, but they can cause a good
amount of damage quickly to the structure of your
home.
Carpenter Ants are among the most recognizable of
ants found in and around homes. They are typically
black and red but may also be solid black or solid
red. They vary in size from 1/4
to about 3/4 inch long. Their mandibles are very
large and can be used to tear through wood or give a good pinch.
Carpenter Ants or
“Woodants” will infest almost any type of wood
structure. They prefer moist or partially decayed
wood. Unlike termites who eat the wood for
nutritional value, woodants just discard the wood
for a nesting site. The carpenter ant diet consists
of a mix of both plant and animal food.
Trees touching
your home could be a highway for woodants, most
commonly, but they will travel
along the ground to find their nesting sight.
Trimming trees and keeping brush away from the house
will help, but will in no way guarantee that you
will not get an infestation. We have many ways that
we can help you rid your home of these insects or
prevent them. We will use conventional methods with
Termidor
and baiting methods to eliminate the
complete colony. Our service professionals,
after an inspection, will come up with a plan of
action for your home and will offer suggestions as
to what you can do to
help lower the chance for re-infestation.
