The carpenter ant isn’t the only black kind, of course. Carpenter ants are often confused with the black garden ant, aka the common black ant (Lasius niger). A few dead giveaways make it easy to ...

Carpenter ants can cause structural damage requiring expensive repairs.Ant trails, wood shavings, and damaged wood in your home are signs of an infestation.The best way to treat an infestation is to ...

What do Carpenter Ants Look Like? Carpenter ants are large, black or reddish-black ants, ranging from 7 to 13 mm (¼ to ½ inch). They have a smooth, rounded thorax with a narrow "waist" and a shiny, ...

“This surge in carpenter ant populations is a clear sign of the growing problem homeowners are facing.” Carpenter ants are large, black or reddish-black ants, ranging from 7 to 13 mm (¼ to ½ inch).

Toronto, Ontario, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With warmer weather just around the corner, Abell Pest Control warns homeowners to watch for carpenter ants, whose activity spikes with warmer ...