Finding carpenter ants inside your home can be concerning, but the ants themselves are often only part of the story.
Unlike termites, carpenter ants don't eat wood. They excavate galleries in damp or softened wood to create space for their colony. That's why finding carpenter ants often means it's worth looking for the conditions that attracted them in the first place.
At Selkirk Pest Control, every carpenter ant service begins with understanding the problem. Our goal isn't simply to reduce ant activity—it's to identify where the ants are coming from, why they're there, and what can be done to help prevent future problems.
Carpenter ants are attracted to conditions that make nesting easier.
Common contributing factors include:
Not every carpenter ant colony is inside the house. In many cases, ants are nesting outdoors and simply foraging indoors in search of food.
Understanding where the colony is located is an important part of developing the right treatment plan.
Every carpenter ant problem begins with a thorough Home Pest Assessment.
During the assessment, we look for:
Once we understand what's happening, we develop a treatment plan tailored to your home.
Depending on the situation, this may include targeted treatments, baiting, recommendations to address moisture issues, or practical steps to reduce conditions that attract carpenter ants.
Carpenter ants rarely disappear on their own.
As colonies grow, they may expand into additional nesting areas or establish satellite colonies, making the problem more difficult to manage.
Addressing carpenter ant activity early can also help uncover hidden moisture issues before they become more significant repairs.
If you've noticed carpenter ants around your home, we're here to help.
A Home Pest Assessment helps determine where the ants are coming from, identify conditions contributing to the problem, and develop a practical plan for long-term protection.
One of the most valuable parts of a carpenter ant inspection is discovering why the ants are there.
We've often found carpenter ants leading us to hidden roof leaks, moisture-damaged framing, deteriorated decks, or other conditions that homeowners weren't aware of.
Solving those underlying issues is often just as important as treating the ants themselves.
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