Stop ants in their tracks with Amdro ant bait outdoor granules before they move in. The ant killer works on 25 species of ants, including carpenter ants, fire ants, and Texas leaf-cutting ants.

Carpenter ants are a difficult pest to deal with,” says Emma Grace Crumbley, a professional entomologist who, as a member of the pest management company Mosquito Squad, helps educate the public about ...

There are do-it-yourself carpenter ant baits available from hardware or farm supply stores that contain protein and other compounds they find palatable and may eat, Green said.

Ants get especially active in the summer as their colonies grow and food becomes more essential. Heavy rains can flush them ...

Ants are tiny so that it’s nearly impossible to keep them out of your house, says Bertone. But these tips can help: · Remove ...

“Tiny crumbs, sticky spills, or even a single drop of juice on the counter can attract scout ants. Once they find a reliable ...

Worker carpenter ants are generally black and quite a bit larger than other ant species, typically around 3/8 to 1/2 inch in length. They also have a smooth thorax (abdomen area) and heart-shaped ...

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Carpenter ants are among the ants that live in wall cavities, chewing lumber into sawdust and using the sawdust to help build their nests. However, they are also foam "carpenters," chewing up and ...