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Carpenter Ants

Winged carpenter ants resemble winged termites and in Texas

Carpenter Ants

Winged carpenter ants resemble winged termites and in Texas

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1 sept. 2019 Wood rot is listed as it applies to its conduciveness to insect infestation (such as carpenter ants) not as a structural defect.

Carpenter Ants

Winged carpenter ants resemble winged ter- mites and in Texas

Carpenter Ants

Winged carpenter ants resemble winged termites and in Texas

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Texas Agricultural Extension Service ‡ Zerle L Carpenter Director ‡ The Texas A&M University System ‡ College Station Texas. As a group ants are the most 

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The presence of carpenter ants can indicate that a building has problems such as moisture rotting wood or other conditions conducive to infestations Texas species of carpenter ants cause less damage to structural wood than do carpenter ants from other parts of the United States They are nuisance pests and rarely cause damage to framing lumber

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carpenter ants Control: • Before you buy or use any pesticide read the label carefully Be sure the product is labeled for the site and the insect you will treat • Keep ants from entering your home by applying an insecticide around the outside of the building and 1 to 2 feet up the foundation • If you can ? nd the carpenter ant

Do carpenter ants live in Texas?

Carpenter ants are a common pest throughout the southern United States, including Texas. Typically, they make their first appearances as the weather begins to turn in late winter. As early spring brings warmer weather, they begin their mating cycle and establish new colonies.

What is a carpenter ant?

Carpenter ants are social insects and live in colonies made of different forms of ants or “castes.” Mature colonies contain winged male and female forms (reproductives), sterile female workers of various sizes, and a wingless 9/16 inch long queen. Winged forms swarm during May through late July.

How many queens do carpenter ants have?

Each colony has only one functional queen, except in mature colonies during the swarming season. Carpenter ants can be yellowish red, solid black, or a combination of black, red, and reddish orange.