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 ...