August 22nd 2010
July 11th 2010
Carpenter Ants in an Everett Home
This is a video of what Carpenter Ants might look like in your home. Carpenter ants differ from termites by having dark-colored bodies, narrow waists, elbowed (bent) antennae, and if present, hind wings shorter than front wings. Carpenter ants nest in moist wood including rotting trees, tree roots, tree stumps, and logs or boards lying on or buried in the ground. They can also nest in moist or decayed wood inside buildings. Wood decay may be caused by exposure to leaks, condensation, or poor air circulation. Nests have been found behind bathroom tiles; around tubs, sinks, showers, and dishwashers; under roofing, in attic beams, and under subfloor insulation; and in hollow spaces such as doors, curtain rods, and wall voids. Carpenter ants may also nest in foam insulation.
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May 5th 2010
Please tell me how to get rid of those pesky carpenter ants.?
Need the best advice to get rid of Carpenter Ants, big ones. I have sprayed, put out cups, sprayed outside around the house, put out cinnamon, bleach , to no avail. They just keep coming. I now put out some coffee grounds which I just heard would work. Any suggestions other than an exterminator.
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May 3rd 2010
How to rid carpenter ants?
I have some Carpenter Ants near my privacy fence and also in a spot near my lawnmower shop. What are the best ways to rid? Call an exterminator? I don’t want to leave those spots a toxic dump just to rid them.
I have tried organic methods of 20 percent vinegar…nothing but make them mad. Then citrus orange…made them mad…..i even pour a little bleach on them…made them mad….they are tough jokers….
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April 15th 2010
How big can carpenter ants get and how small?
Yeah ima sking alot about these but, i was outside looking around to see if i can find a nest, i think i might have found the nest/ im calling an exterminator to fix this for us but for now.
I saw these TINY little black ants with the big Carpenter Ants, are these too carpenter ants?
Also is oatmeal oats okay to use instead of cornmeal/grits?
I dont have none right now only oatmeal oats i heard they work just as well
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March 24th 2010
I have carpenter ants and have an exterminator scheduled. Should I also sign up for a service plan?
The exterminator already said that they recommend a one year service plan to keep the Carpenter Ants away. Is this necessary? Or will their one time treatment be enough?
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March 20th 2010
What to do about termites
We just found out that we have termites. We have a 99 yr old house & just painted, not sided (not sure if that matters). Saw termites in a few different places tonight. We need to be doing some deck work soon & hubby is afraid of stirring up a nest.
Would it be best to call an exterminator or are there ways to get rid of them and their nests (if they have them) by ourselves?
Any info would be great!!
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March 14th 2010
Carpenter Ant Explosion
Take a look at this video showing how Carpenter Ants can get into the various places in your house and cause alot of devistation.
A colony and a satellite colony of Black Carpenter ants infesting a living room home. This type of ant infestation normally takes years to develop. Carpenter ant colonies are very difficult to find in homes and if the infestation is left neglected you could have thousands of dollars worth of damage to your home. You can find more information on Carpenter Ants and other infestations at www.infestation.ca
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