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 ...

While many people view them as pests, they actually play an important role in the natural breakdown of decaying wood. Understanding a bit more about these insects can help you determine whether their ...

Carpenter ants often get the blame when a tree dies and thousands of the little scurriers are found running in and out the crime scene. The truth is they didn’t do it. The ants were just taking ...

Pests such as ants can make their way into your home through some of the smallest nooks and crannies. (Dreamstime/TNS) As summer temperatures rise across South Carolina, so does activity from one of ...

Carpenter ants are not squeamish when it comes to caring for the wounded. To minimize the risk of infection, the insects ...

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