Carpenter Ants: Treatment

You cannot get rid of an infestation simply by killing the visible ants because up to 90% of the colony doesn't even leave the nest. The only to fully treat a carpenter ant infestation is to find the nest and treat it, which Cottage Country Pest Control can do using the IPM approach.

If a carpenter ant infestation treated quickly, carpenter ants are rarely responsible for any serious structural damage to houses and buildings. However, these ants could cause serious damage if they continue undiscovered for an extended period. That's why it really is a good idea to contact a pest control professional such as Cottage Country Pest Control in the event of an infestation. It is advisable to seek professional help in containing a carpenter ant infestations, as incorrect procedures may allow the colony to grow again when surviving members begin to nest again.

Preventing an  infestation (whether or not you've had one before) can be done by following some steps:

• Seal all cracks on the home's exterior including utility service entrances.
• Dry up leaks outside and inside the home and repair or replace any moisture-damaged wood.
• Chip stumps in the yard, ensuring that the wood debris is mulched or located far away from the home.
• Similarly, locate firewood piles away from the home, so that they do not touch the home or garage wall.
• Trim tree branches so that they do not touch the home, roof or attic.
• Maintain a clearance of six inches between wood siding and the soil to make sure that the siding does not "wick" moisture from the ground and provide ants another route into the home.

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