The easiest way to get rid of carpenter ants.

Dealing with carpenter ants? The best way to stop them in their tracks is to call Fox Pest Control! We’ll get rid of the problem and protect your home against future carpenter ant damage. Plus, our Home Protection Plan keeps your home safe all year long. We’re so confident we can handle your carpenter ant problem that we guarantee you’ll be satisfied. If those ants don’t stay away, we’ll come back and take care of them for free!

Carpenter Ants Facts

• Size: ¼” to ⅝”

• Number of legs: 6

• Wings: yes

• Bites or stings: yes

• Colour: black, red, brown

• Carry disease: no

• Damages home/yard: yes

• Most active season: fall

Signs of an carpenter ant infestation.

You might already know for sure that you have an carpenter ant problem. Here are a couple of the most common

Rustling or scratching sounds

Active carpenter ant colonies may produce a loud rustling sound like crinkling cellophane. Sometimes, workers strike walls with their mandibles and abdomen to signal an alarm.

Wood shavings

Carpenter ants do not eat wood; they only excavate it to make their nests. They carry and deposit wood shavings that look like pencil sharpener debris outside the nest, which often also contains frass.

Frass

Small, fibrous piles of insect waste expelled from nest galleries. Frass from carpenter ants contains insect parts because some ants eat other carpenter ants or die during excavation.

Wood damage

Carpenter ants chew wood to form smooth galleries with a sanded appearance. Check for fallen wood shavings near ant holes inside buildings as a sign of their activity.

Seeing large black or winged ants

Carpenter ants are typically larger and dark-colored. Another sign of possible carpenter ant activity is seeing large, winged ants indoors, emerging from ceilings, walls, floor joists, crawl spaces, or hidden cracks.

General FAQs

• Are carpenter ants dangerous?
  Carpenter ants are not usually dangerous to humans, but they can damage wooden structures over time.

• Why are carpenter ants entering my home?
  They are attracted to moist or damaged wood, food sources, and sheltered nesting areas.

• Can carpenter ants damage my house?
  Yes, carpenter ants can tunnel through wood and weaken wooden structures if left untreated.

• How do I know if I have carpenter ants?
  Common signs include large black ants, rustling sounds in walls, wood shavings, and winged ants indoors.

• How long does carpenter ant treatment take?
  Most treatments are completed within a few hours, but complete elimination may take several days.

• Will I still see ants after treatment?
  Yes, some ants may still appear for a few days while the treatment continues working.

• Is carpenter ant treatment safe for pets and children?
  Yes, treatments are generally safe once the treated areas are dry.