Compared to the others, carpenter ants are huge, reaching lengths between 1/2-in. and 5/8-inches. The largest competitor, the common black ant, is about half that size. Common black ant queens can ...

Sadly, carpenter ants are known to bite. According to Orkin, their extra-large size means that you may be in for an extra-large bite that can be painful and may even break the skin. Not only do ...