Don't let the wood-excavating pests make a mess of your home. Try these tips to eliminate carpenter ants quickly.

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 ...

A colony of carpenter ants can easily destroy your outdoor decking. With good timing and some DIY handiwork, however, you may ...

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Kitchens are the most common area for ant invasions, as they are attracted to crumbs, spills, and moisture. Experts recommend using ant baits to kill the entire colony or calling a pest control ...

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 ...

Spring brings out the ants in Ontario homes. Learn the difference between nuisance pavement ants and destructive carpenter ...

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“There have been studies in labs that indicate coffee grounds can have some repellent effect on household ants, at least in ...

In a still from a video, an ant at the bottom of the image bites off the leg of a wounded ant with a purple marker on its back. Danny Buffat Researchers have observed Florida carpenter ants ...

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