{"id":2647,"date":"2022-08-07T05:25:07","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T21:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/?p=2647"},"modified":"2023-09-19T20:12:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:12:22","slug":"what-are-carpenter-ants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/what-are-carpenter-ants\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Carpenter Ants? Should You Worry About Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Carpenter ants are dark, large ants from the Camponotus<\/em> genus which get their name from their habit of excavating and nesting in wood. They target moist and dry wood for their nests and chew through them to create smooth and polished galleries in which they\u2019ll live. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These ants are one of the most notorious wood-infesting or damaging insects alongside termites and carpenter bees, and can cause significant damage to wooden structures.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll look into how to identify carpenter ants, learn about their habits, and determine if they\u2019re a cause for worry. We’ll also check the signs of carpenter ant infestation, and finally, discuss how to get rid and prevent such an infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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