Do carpenter ants cause damage?
Yes. Because carpenter ants tunnel in wood to build their colonies, an infestation can cause serious structural damage if left unchecked. • When are carpenter ants most common? You are most likely to see swarms of winged (reproductive) carpenter ants in May and June, as this is their mating season. • Where am I most likely to find carpenter ants? Carpenter ants prefer moist areas and may construct their nests anywhere in your home, including the walls, ceilings, attics, doors, sills, shingles, and insulation. Carpenter ants are most active during the night when they forage for food. • Are carpenter ants hazardous to humans? Yes. Since carpenter ants are attracted to foods such as honey, jelly, fruit, and meat, they can carry disease-causing germs from one area to another. Although they do not sting, they can inflict bites. • What are their breeding habits? Do they multiply quickly? Carpenter ants are social insects, living in colonies. Within the colony, winged (reproductive) ants are
