Carpenter Ants and the Homeowner

Signs of an Infestation

• Foraging workers

• Swarming activity

• Frass or sawdust piles

Carpenter Ant Facts:

• Female dominated society
• Main colony usually located outside
• Satellite colonies can be located inside structures
• Carpenter Ants are arboreal, meaning they live in trees
• Most active at night
• Varied diet, dead insects, honey dew
• Excavate for nest building, they do not consume wood
• Queen may live 20+ years
• Takes 6-10 years for colony to mature and begin swarming activity
• Mature colonies may swarm in spring and midsummer

Conditions which are conducive to Carpenter Ants include:

• Firewood stored in or around home
• Moisture or source nearby
• Plumbing leaks, roof leaks
• Clogged, damaged gutters
• Tree limbs, vegetation touching structure
• Landscape ties
• Forested lots

Integrated Pest Management

    IPM is a proven method of pest management.  Our strategies encompass a holistic approach, and when materials are required, the least invasive formulations are used.

    A thorough inspection is critical in solving Carpenter Ant problems.

    Moisture meter may indicate possible conditions conducive to Carpenter Ant infestations. May also assist in pinpointing needed repairs.

Eagle Environmental Pest Elimination will:

Provide a thorough inspection

Identify conditions which can be conducive to Carpenter Ant issues

Provide instruction on Carpenter Ant prevention

Implement elimination program

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