Some people may like to joke about carpenter ants running around with tiny hammers and saws, but if you have a problem with them in your home or business, it’s safe to say that you think it’s no laughing matter. They are very destructive pests which are hard to control and eliminate.
How do you know if the ants you see scurrying around your property are carpenter ants or some other species? There are a few tell-tale signs that will give you an answer, and we’ll tell you what to look for here.
Look for piles of wood shavings, like sawdust, around your door jambs and windows. If you hear noises inside your walls, this may indicate the presence of carpenter ants as well. If you tap on wood around your home and it has a hollow sound, then that’s another sign that these ants have been at work.
Their physical appearance is not remarkable but is somewhat easy to identify. They are mid-size with a length of between one-quarter to one-half of an inch. As far as coloring goes, expect to see them in either black or red or sometimes a combination of the two.
Carpenter ants in Woodburn, OR, are persistent and pervasive intruders that are best eliminated by professionals like ours at AAA Pest Exterminators, Inc., who have the experience, skills, and training to do the job effectively and quickly.
