Carpenter Ant Plan

Get Rid Of Ants With Waltham Services

At Waltham Services we understand how damaging carpenter ants can be for homeowners, especially in the spring and summer and that is why we offer carpenter ant control in Milford, Scarborough and throughout New England and Upstate New York that will get rid of carpenter ants using highly effective, yet earth-friendly pest removal solutions.  

Although the damage caused by carpenter ants is distinct it is often confused with termite damage.  A skilled eye can usually tell the difference between the two pests. While termites feed on the cellulose found in wood, carpenter ants excavate galleries or tunnels in decaying wood, sound tree and dry wood. In structures, carpenter ants can infest wood, foam insulation, and can occupy cavities like those found in hollow doors or window frames.  They prefer to excavate wood damaged by rot and are often found associated with moisture problems.  Carpenter ants may also be living outside and foraging indoors for food scraps.

Outside, carpenter ants normally feed on insects and the sweet, sticky honeydew produced by certain insects such as aphids.  Inside, these ants will feed on a variety of things, including fatty or sweet foodstuffs in the house, other insects, and other food scraps.  Carpenter ant infestations are often found around dishwashers, laundry areas, and bathrooms, especially where plumbing leaks or excessive moisture is present.

Carpenter Ant Control For New England Homes

The control of carpenter ants requires an integrated approach, referred to as Integrated Pest Management (IPM).  Waltham Services’ carpenter ant control starts with an inspection of your home.  The inspection tells us the areas that need treatment and allows us to make recommendations about things you, as the homeowner, can do to prevent carpenter ant damage and discourage ants from returning in the future.  For example, moisture control is carpenter ant control.  Our pest control technician may make comments about gutters, downspouts, vegetation, and more, each of which have an impact on the presence of carpenter ants and their damage potential.  Because carpenter ant problems are seasonal in nature, returning each spring and summer, our integrated approach to eliminating infestations helps you break this cycle by applying targeted treatments of carpenter ant control materials to where they will do the most good.

Serving Agawam, Boston & All Of New England

If you are concerned that your home may be infested with carpenter ants, contact Waltham Services.  We offer highly effective, eco-friendly carpenter ant control services in Agawam, Boston, Manchester, Scarborough, Rochester as well as all of New England and Upstate New York.  Our pest control treatments and programs are tailored to address your individual needs and can resolve your carpenter ant problems at the first sign of an infestation.  Call your local service branch location for more information and to schedule your carpenter ant problem for elimination!