Set out baits labeled for carpenter ants. Baits can be effective because ants share food with each other, says Benson. Place ...

These unusually large ants can cause serious structural damage to your home. Q: Last year and again this year, we have seen carpenter ants in our unfinished basement. An inspection found no termites.

A home is an investment. It might be part of a retirement plan, or an inheritance for future generations. With today’s high property rates, these investments are even more precious, and greater ...

Ants can get into your house through small gaps and cracks, but there are many natural and conventional ways to get rid of ...

Ants are one of the most common household pests in the Charlotte area. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more likely to see them inside during the warmer months, said Kristin ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Noticing a few ants in your home is annoying, but livable. It’s when they happen to be carpenter ants ...

In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs. But these large ants become nuisances when they forage or nest inside our homes. “Carpenter ...