If you see a few big black ants crawling across your kitchen floors or counters, it’s time to act. Mature colonies can contain 3,000 or more carpenter ants, many of whom remain hidden in the nest.

The best way to treat an infestation is to call a pest control expert, as DIY methods aren't always effective. If you notice a line of extra large ants coming and going in your home, you may have a ...

In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs. But these large ants become nuisances when they forage or nest inside our homes. “Carpenter ...

While many people view them as pests, they actually play an important role in the natural breakdown of decaying wood. Understanding a bit more about these insects can help you determine whether their ...

If you’ve ever seen the damage carpenter ants can do, you understand why it’s so important to control them. My housemate used to see them regularly emerge from the wood slat ceiling of her bedroom ...