Carpenter Ants

Carpenter Ants

Do you suspect you have carpenter ants in your home in Newark, OH? Turn to Helmick Exterminating Co. for help getting rid of these pests.

What Are Carpenter Ants?
Carpenter ants are large black or red ants around 1/8 to 1/2 inch long, and they are commonly found in Newark, OH.
Carpenter ants create tunnels and nests inside of moist, hollow, or decaying wood. And although these ants generally live in trees, they can infest your home — especially if your home is built with large amounts of wood.

Carpenter ants aren’t very dangerous to humans on their own. They rarely bite, and if they do, the bites aren’t venomous. And carpenter ants don’t spread diseases like other pests.

The real danger with carpenter ants comes in the structural damage they can cause to your home.
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What Are the Signs You Have Carpenter Ants?

One of the best indications you have a carpenter ant infestation is small holes in the wood around your home. If you suspect you have carpenter ants, check the wood around your windows as well as the roof eaves, deck, and porch. Carpenter ants don’t eat wood like termites, so you might also see some sawdust under the holes.

Carpenter ants can do a massive amount of structural damage to your home, so if you don’t catch an infestation quickly, they can create a very expensive problem. Signs you have a big problem on your hands include:

  • Rustling noises in the walls
  • Windows and doors that don’t open and close correctly 
  • Bulging or sloped walls, ceilings, and floors

Carpenter ant infestations get worse as time goes by, so if you notice the signs, call us at Helmick Exterminating, CO. immediately.

How Do You Get Rid of Carpenter Ants?

Many homeowners may turn to DIY methods, however, these methods aren’t usually effective against the entire colony. Eradicating the whole colony of ants is very difficult for anyone who doesn’t have professional training and equipment.

If you suspect you have a carpenter ant infestation, call us today at (740) 344-1208.
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