Carpenter
Ants are a nuisance by their presence when found in parts of the
home such as the kitchen, bathroom, living room and other areas.
When 20 or more large winged and/or wingless ants are found indoors,
in the daytime near one location, it is possible that the colony
is well established in the home and nest may have been extended
into sound wood, sometimes causing structural damage.
Carpenter
Ants do not eat wood, but often excavate and remove
quantities of wood to expand their nest size. However, if only
a few wingless ants are erratically crawling on the interior,
they may simply be foraging for food with the nest located on
the exterior. Outdoors, they are frequently seen foraging on plants
and tree trunks.
Checking
for moisture problems, water
leaks, eliminate wood &
ground contact, trim vegetation
away from the structure and keeping the interior
clean of food will help to prevent and control Carpenter
Ants.
A
Carpenter Ant Control Service may include a full structural inspection
to determine the extent of infestation, location of a nest and
the application of proper control methods as needed.
Control
methods may include the application of baits, insecticide dusts,
liquid residuals and flushing agents. It is our practice to limit
the application of insecticides to exterior and minimize applications
on the interior.
For
further information call
us at (617) 625-4850 or (781)
641-4040 or email
us today.
Always
remember if you plan on "Doing It Yourself" use care
and caution with the use of pesticides around
your home and family.
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