carpenter ants

Above: Black Carpenter Ant: Camponotus pennsylvanicus moist wood Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not eat wood, but they do damage wood

Mature carpenter ant colonies produce male and female winged reproductive ants (Fig 3) Environmental conditions cause reproductive ants to emerge and 

Although large carpenter ant colonies are capable of causing structural damage, the damage is not normally as serious as that from termites In some cases, the

Carpenter Ant Damage Technical Tip Carpenter Ants If you live around trees, and most people do, you probably have carpenter ants around your home

Carpenter ants (Camponotus pennsylvanicus (DeG ), C noveboracensis (Fitch), and C nearcticus Emery) are destructive pests of wood throughout New York 

Carpenter ants play an important role in nature because they feed on other insects and burrow and nest in dead trees, which enhances wood decay

Carpenter ants (Camponotus spp ), along with termites, are the most troublesome structural pest in New Hampshire Four species live in the state, three entirely 

Carpenter Ants Eric Day, Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech Description Carpenter ants can be found outside on trees and sidewalks and indoor Where 

4 Preventive measures will guard against carpenter ant infestations Carpenter ants prefer to nest in decayed, often water-damaged wood Occasionally, they