Hello Arizona!

    My name is Brian Hanly and I represent JP McHale Pest Management in New York. I am here today writing about one of the most common pests here in the northeast, the Carpenter Ant. Carpenter ants are large and black, typically found on the outside of a home. Decks and walkways are common area to spot carpenter ant activity.

    The carpenter ants have the ability to hollow wood making it a dangerous pest to have around your home. Carpenter ants do not eat wood, however termites do. These ants will hollow wood out, to create a colony. The ants will leave behind “frass” which looks similar to saw dust. They are attracted to moist conditions; that is why they are so prevalent in the summer weather. We have had a very rainy, humid summer so far here in the northeast, making it a perfect environment for moisture-driven pests such as carpenter ants, spiders, mosquitoes and centipedes.

    Treating carpenter ants is tricky, because the colonies can be located up to 100 yards away from where activity is spotted. Baiting methods are often used so the ants will bring the product back to the colony, in hopes of complete eradication.

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Thank you Arizona Pest Control for allowing me the opportunity to be a guest blogger for the day!