Learn how to identify carpenter ant nests. They build nests outdoors in tree stumps, leaving behind smooth tunnels, and often ...

Carpenter ants may not eat wood like termites, but they can still cause serious damage by tunneling through it to build their nests. And unlike other ants, they're not just after your crumbs—they're ...

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 ...

Q: Last year and again this year, we have seen carpenter ants in our unfinished basement. An inspection found no termites. Last year we had the exterior painted and caulked, and we replaced rotted ...

Carpenter ants are not squeamish when it comes to caring for the wounded. To minimize the risk of infection, the insects immediately amputate injured legs—thereby more than doubling their survival ...

Your home is one of your most valuable investments, whether it’s part of your retirement plan or an inheritance for future generations. With today's high property values, it's more important than ever ...

A typical carpenter ant is often reddish brown or solid black and can be up to an inch long. Credit: Courtesy of Jody Green This story was originally published in May 2019. Carpenter ants are among ...

In the humid understory of tropical forests, a carpenter ant can stop behaving like a carpenter ant. Instead of foraging ...

There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants all over the planet, except in Antarctica — a bummer, considering the continent’s name. But a close-up shot of a carpenter ant that started making the rounds ...

I have been seeing some large and small black ants in my kitchen over the last few days and have also noticed them crawling up the trunk of one of my old maple trees. There appears to be sawdust at ...

Learn how to effectively get rid of carpenter ants with our comprehensive guide. In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs. But these ...