Carpenter Ants
WHAT ARE CARPENTER ANTS?
Carpenter ants are a type of residential and commercial pest that can cause extensive damage to homes, leaving home owners feeling overwhelmed and out of options. Get'm Pest Control specializes in the extermination of carpenter ants for residential and commercial properties. Their experienced exterminators are trained by entomologists to identify the infestation at hand and provide effective solutions for residential and commercial customers alike. With years of experience in the field, Get’m Pest Control is committed to providing reliable service that is safe for every residential and commercial property so home owners can get back to enjoying their homes without fear of pests.
Carpenter ants are a residential and commercial problem for home owners. Get'm Pest Control exterminators are experts in effective carpenter ant control that will rid your home of these destructive pests. Unlike other ants, carpenter ants typically make their homes in wood, pushing out sawdust-like material as they tunnel through timber. As they tunnel, they weaken the structure of residential and commercial buildings, damaging furniture and compromising the strength of beams. Allowing an infestation to continue is not an option; it's essential to use a trained professional with the expertise to handle pest control problems like carpenter ants. Get'm Pest Control is committed to providing customers certified pest control services that will ensure that your house remains sturdy and free from dangerous insects.
HOW DO I IDENTIFY CARPENTER ANTS?
Get'm Pest Control services residential and commercial projects, making them a great go-to resource for home owners and businesses alike who are facing issues with carpenter ants. But how do you identify carpenter ants? These pests typically appear black and can vary in size from one quarter to an entire inch. They also have elbowed antennae and a single node between the thorax and abdomen. The most obvious signs of their presence are the sawdust trails they leave around your home due to their wood-eating habits, as well as small open holes in walls or other wood transportation pathways these insects create as they move through wood structures looking for food.
Get'm Pest Control is the residential and commercial exterminator that home owners need to get rid of carpenter ants. If you suspect you have an infestation, it’s important to identify them correctly so your exterminator can use the best measures necessary to get rid of them. Carpenter ants are dark in color compared to other ant varieties and larger than most, generally being up to a half inch in length. Their antennae are bent at an angle, and have wings and a segmented body with distinct joint-like nodes located on their thorax. An easy way to spot them is by locating their nests; they build well-defined trails through wood or abandoned nests made of coarse sawdust containing bits of insets, shed skin and other debris near the exterior surface of your residential or commercial building. If you think that you have an infestation, contact Get'm Pest Control immediately for safe, reliable and professional service!
HOW TO PREVENT CARPENTER ANTS GET IN TO MY HOME?
Get'm Pest Control offers residential and commercial carpenter ant control services to help home owners combat this common problem. Carpenters ants are difficult to prevent from entering the home but there are steps that can be taken to deter them from coming in. The most effective way is to make sure all points of entries into your home, such as door frames and window screens, are sealed tightly and that any outdoor trash or debris is removed promptly. Keep furniture away from exterior walls and eliminate any potential food sources for the ants indoors using proper food storage techniques. Get'm Pest Control can give professional insight advice on additional ways to prevent carpenter ants from entering your home.
Get'm Pest Control specializes in residential and commercial carpenter ants control for home owners. Preventing carpenter ants from entering your home is the best way to stay pest-free. To do this, it is important to eliminate any areas they can find moisture, or food sources. Be sure to seal up any cracks or crevices around windows, doors, or renovations like drywall repair where they can congregate. If you have any standing water close by your house, make sure it is eliminated as well. Lastly, remove any woodpiles in the vicinity of your residence to help prevent a future infestation of carpenter ants. Get'm Pest Control has all the tools and knowledge necessary for residential and commercial carpenter ants control so if you need additional support, don't hesitate to reach out!