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 ...

While splitting firewood recently, I discovered a colony of black carpenter ants in the wood. A large ash tree had died and was blown down in a wind storm last spring. The tree trunk was about 20 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series , Bugwood.org In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, ...

Carpenter ants are common in Texas all year around. They naturally live in trees but can also invade homes to build their nests in wooded areas. The nesting of carpenter ants in homes indicates ...

Two of the more elusive animals in my backyard are the pileated woodpecker and the carpenter ant.I rarely see either, yet I have ample evidence of their presence. This winter, pileated woodpeckers ...

In their natural habitat outdoors, termites and carpenter ants are beneficial, recycling woody debris and returning nutrients to the soil. But inside your home? Not so good. Because these insects have ...

If you notice a line of extra large ants coming and going in your home, you may have a carpenter ant infestation. These insects may still be relatively small, but they can do major damage to your home ...

Learn how to effectively get rid of carpenter ants with our comprehensive guide. In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs. But these ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...