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When you find one ant in your West Chester home, you're not likely to think much of it. Ants are small—even a carpenter ant, which is the largest type of ant that gets into homes in our area. But you shouldn't disregard that little ant. One tiny ant can be a warning sign of a very big problem, especially if that ant happens to be a carpenter ant. But how bad are carpenter ants really? Here's what you should know.
When it comes to destructive capability, the black carpenter ant is the big boy on the block. These ants cost U.S. property owners hundreds of millions each year because they tunnel into wood to establish their nests and are not constrained to creating nests only in voids or cavities, like some species of carpenter ant. If they tunnel into the wood of your West Chester home, it can lead to serious issues if those ants go untreated.
It will be entirely black.
It will have one node between the thorax and abdomen (the waist of the ant).
It will be between ⅜ and ½ inches in length if it is a worker.
It will be between ½ and ⅝ of an inch if it is a winged reproductive.
Carpenter ants are able to do quite a bit of damage to property because they aren't as much of a nuisance as other ants. They can get into your home, damage your wood extensively, grow large nests, and never get into your kitchen or pantry foods. There are many food options for these ants outside of your home. So, what typically happens is a homeowner will see one ant every once in a while. If you're seeing an ant every once in a while, it is important that you identify that ant, and seek the assistance of a licensed pest professional if you determine that it is a carpenter ant. You may not get more of a warning than that one ant.
If you have these ants in your home, there are a few ways you might realize it. But these warning signs aren't always obvious.
If you're seeing big black ants in your West Chester home, reach out to us. A carpenter ant infestation can be bad when left untreated. But you don't have to let those wood-destroying pests eat you out of house and home. We can help you get control of those ants and protect your investment.
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