Carpenter Ants

The black carpenter ant, Camponotus pennsylvanicus (DeGreer), is a native species and the common species in the eat. Camponotus modoc Wheeler is the common wester species. These ants get their common name from their habit of hollowing out galleries in pieces of wood for nesting purposes. This nesting habit can result in strutural damage. Carpenter ants are found throughout the United States.

Most carpenter ant species establish their first nest in decayed wood and later expand or enlarge this into sound wood. Inside, nests are located in wood, in insulation, and/or in wall void.

The only external indication of infestation other than the presence of works and /or swarmers is the appearance of small openings or windows on the surface of the wood.

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