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Carpenter Ant Removal Peekskill NY

Do I Have Carpenter Ants?

Carpenter ants amass in very large colonies with multiple queens (sometimes up to a dozen or more depending on colony size).  Because of the size of the nest, their ability to nest within any type of wood within the home, and the fact that carpenter ants forage within 300’ of the nest it’s possible for a home to be quickly overrun.
Conventional trap methods are aren’t always effective with large colonies, so it’s important to seek out professional elimination of these colonies or you may risk repopulation.

Size & Appearance

There are numerous species of carpenter ant that can be found in and around your home as well as other buildings you may have on your property.  Typically, the carpenter ant is black but may also be red and black in color.  They tend to range in size from 3/8 to ½ inch in length. Some carpenter ants may have wings with the ability to fly.

Behavior

Carpenter ants typically nest in moister environments including rotting trees, roots, logs or boards found lying on the ground, etc.  They will also find their way into decayed wood of buildings, often caused by leaks, poor conditioning or condensation.  Carpenter ant nests have often been found beneath bathroom tile work, around tubs and sinks, dishwashers, beneath roofing, within attic beams and within subfloors with inadequate insulation.

Contrary to popular belief, carpenter ants don’t eat wood.  They actually feast on sweet items such as honeydew and sugars – primarily any source of high protein and sugar content.  They do however burrow through wood in order to generate their nests.

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Best Pest Control is an Eco-friendly pest control service and can provide natural “green” methods to remove or eliminate pests in your home. We aim to treat the source, not the symptom. We tackle the problem now and keep it from recurring.

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