Carpenter Ants – Keeping Your House Ant Free

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Carpenter Ants

• Keeping Your House Ant Free

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Understanding Carpenter Ants

• While many other ant species are simply a
  nuisance, carpenter ants can actually destroy the
  wood inside the framing of your home to make a
  nest for all of their friend and family. The
  result can be thousands of dollars in
  destruction.

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Identifying Carpenter Ants

• Carpenter ants are typically red or black. The
  most common species tend to be black. They all
  have six legs and the traditionally segmented
  body. Some also have wings on their backs.

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Living Space

• Carpenter ants actually love to work their way
  through wood that is damp or has been damaged by
  mold. Once they get in that space, though, they
  move toward the drier wood in your home and begin
  tunneling. While theyre happy to invade your
  firewood or dead stumps in your yard, theyre
  also happy to take over your homes framing as
  well.

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The Risks

• If you live in a home with a wood frame
  structure, youre at risk for carpenter ants.
  Your risk goes up if you have plywood siding.
  Crawl spaces can also increase your risk. Older
  homes tend to be more at risk than recently built
  homes. Trees and shrubs surrounding your home can
  also put you at a higher risk of problems.

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Preventing Carpenter Ants

• There are a variety of ways to reduce your risk
  for a carpenter ant infestation. First, make sure
  you repair any leaks, and the damage they caused,
  immediately. Second, be sure you keep trees and
  bushes near your home well trimmed. Finally,
  store firewood as far from the home as possible.

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Dealing with the Problem

• If you happen to see any of the winged carpenter
  ants or the bigger black worker ants, its
  distinctly possible you have a problem on your
  hands. Additionally, finding sawdust caught in
  spots around your property could indicate a
  problem. Professional help is your best bet.

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Making the Right Choice

• Ransford Environmental Solutions Inc has been the
  name to know in pest control since 1896.
  Specializing in Integrated Pest Management,
  theyre the only solution. Call today for a free
  estimate 877-283-4498.