The first step in carpenter ant control is a thorough inspection in and around the structure. The key to eliminating carpenter ants is locating the colony, and treating accordingly. You'll want us to inspect all areas that are conducive to carpenter ants from the ground level to the roof peak. Carpenter ants are most active at night. Sometimes an evening inspection is necessary to locate a difficult carpenter ant problem. The key to eliminating carpenter ants is locating the colony. This is often difficult as the carpenter ants usually locate their nest inside wall or ceiling voids where it is hard to get at.
Termites and carpenter ants are often mistaken for one another. Although a carpenter ant is considered a "Wood Destroying Insect", carpenter ants do not actually eat wood as a termite does, but they do chew into the wood and spit the shavings out to create homes to nest in.
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