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Get Rid Of Carpenter Ants With Waltham Services
March 10, 2010
Carpenter Ant Climbing Pipe Into Home. Photo Credit: Wes Hamel
It’s almost springtime in New England and with the warmer weather almost upon us it’s time to consider what pests may become a nuisance this season. For homeowners in Waltham and Scarborough as well as throughout the rest of Maine, Massachusetts and the region the arrival of spring coincides with the beginning of carpenter ant problems. At Waltham Services we understand how annoying infestations can be and are ready to help you get rid of carpenter ants at the first sign of a problem.
In our area carpenter ants are typically black in color and tend to be larger in size than other ants. While many believe that this species of ant eats wood they actually survive on a diet of insects and the honeydew produced by insects such as aphids. They can also be found feeding on sweet and fatty food scraps inside a home. Carpenter ants excavate wood for the purpose of making galleries and tunnels as well as expanding their nests, and though they will attack dry wood and trees, they prefer rotting or decaying wood. Inside a home these nuisance ants can be found infesting wood, foam insulation and are often discovered in hollow doors, window frames as well as areas that have excessive moisture such as bathrooms or around kitchen appliances.
In the spring carpenter ants send out large swarms of winged adults for reproduction purposes. If there is a nest already inside your home it is not uncommon to see swarms of winged insects trying to exit through a window or opening. Other signs of carpenter ant infestations include piles of wood particles that are made as carpenter ants tunnel in and around your home. It is also possible to hear activity in your walls if it’s very quiet. The surest sign of an infestation is actually seeing these pests foraging in your home or around your property.
If you believe you may have a carpenter ant problem contact Waltham Services for complete carpenter ant control in New England and Upstate New York. Our services includes a thorough inspection to identify trouble areas as well as locate the nest, targeted treatment and we also offer homeowners suggestions for reducing moisture around their home and other methods for preventing carpenter ants. To find out more about our carpenter ant control or to schedule service contact us by phone at 1-866-974-7378 or click here.
