Do You Have A Carpenter Ant Problem In Your Home?
Have you spotted large black ants in your home or on your property this summer? If it’s not protected, there’s a good chance you have because carpenter ants are very active in Maine right now. Of course, there’s the possibility you already have these ants infesting your home and don’t even know it. Let’s dive in and see if we can help you determine whether or not you have a carpenter ant problem and if so, what to do about it.
Why Maine homeowners should be on the look out for carpenter ant activity
It might sound like we’re being a bit dramatic when we say every homeowner in Maine should be on the look out for carpenter ant activity but we’ll say it anyway. That’s because this type of ant is more than a nuisance pest like odorous house ants in that they are capable of infesting homes and weakening building materials with their tunneling. The resulting damage ranges from minor cosmetic issues to more serious structural problems (if the infestation is left un-treated for a while).
Carpenter ant damage or water damage – it’s hard to tell the difference
Sometimes it’s tricky to identify carpenter ant damage because it resembles water damage. Also, carpenter ants are attracted wood that is damaged by water (it’s easier to tunnel through) so you’re not always sure if it’s one, the other, or a combination of both.
Signs of carpenter ants
The best way to identify carpenter ant problems is to know what to look for. In addition to finding these big ants crawling around outside (pay close attention to trees with holes or other imperfections), keep an eye out for:
Piles of fine sawdust, also known as frass, on the floor under pinholes in walls, under window sills and baseboards
Doors that seem to stick
Windows that are swollen or hard to open
Floors that are sagging
Walls that are bulging out
Let the carpenter ant exterminators at Advanced take care of these pests
For effective carpenter ant control in Sidney, Manchester, and Boothbay Harbor as well as throughout our service area, reach out to Advanced Pest Solutions today! With over 30 years of industry experience, we have the equipment and know-how to solve carpenter ant problems whether they’re just ramping up or have been in-residence for quite some time.
In addition to our stand-alone carpenter ant treatments, we also provide residents the option of signing up for our Premium Care+. The most comprehensive home pest control plan that we offer, it protects against carpenter ants as well as 60 other pests! Year-round services include three seasonal service visits focused on the interior and exterior of the house. Furthermore, this plan comes with our no-charge service guarantee which means if carpenter ants or other covered pests show up in between services, we’ll come back at no additional cost to you!