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 ...

Carpenter ants can cause structural damage requiring expensive repairs. Ant trails, wood shavings, and damaged wood in your home are signs of an infestation. The best way to treat an infestation is to ...

Mention carpenter ants, and Declan McCabe, chair of the biology department at Saint Michael s College in Colchester, Vermont, thinks about the time he got a lungful of formic acid. He had taken a ...

Native plants are beneficial to the environment, but it's important to choose the right plant for the right location. Carpenter ants can be identified by their elbowed antennae, constricted waists and ...