It’s important to know what causes carpenter ants to invade your home. Carpentry ants are not just wood-destroying pests, they are also a nuisance. Carpenter Ants get their name because they like to bore into wood. This can be very destructive, but carpenter ants also make nests inside of homes and other structures.
Carpenter Ants are one of the most common pests found in Norway residential areas. They are attracted to homes where there is moisture and food sources. Carpenter ants do not eat wood, but if they find an area that has been damaged by water or termites, they will use this as a breeding ground for their colony.
The best way for homeowners to prevent carpenter ant infestations is to keep their home dry and well maintained. Carpenter ants do not need a lot of space in order to build a nest. Cracks around windows and doors or any other place where dampness can occur is all that’s needed for them to begin building their colony.
If you have seen carpenter ants in your home or yard then it’s time for treatment right away. You don’t want them getting established because once they do it can be hard to get rid of them completely without Skadedyrproffen help.
Identify Areas Where Carpenter Ants Are Active
Look for the following:
- Sawdust-like trails that indicate their presence in the wood.
- Holes in wood, which may be caused by pulling out their eggs and pupae from the tunnels with a toothpick or tweezers. This can help you determine if your home is infested with carpenter ants or termites, since termites leave behind mud tubes on the surface of wood. If you see this sign of activity, call an exterminator immediately as termites are more destructive than carpenter ants and require immediate treatment in order to prevent further damage to your property and belongings. If a colony has been established inside your home, it’s best to hire an exterminator right away before they spread throughout other parts of your house or business building.
