Carpenter Ants

Professional Carpenter Ant Pest Control Tucson AZ

The carpenter ant is one of the largest of its kind, measuring in at about 0.5 (½) inches in length. The large body is black, reddish/black, or dark brown, with three pairs of elbow-shaped legs and two antennas. The insect’s most prominent feature is its mandible. These strong pincers are utilized to fight off enemy ants, animals, and larger insect species. The carpenter ant also relies on its mandibles for work. The mandibles are utilized to gnaw through decaying wood structures, such as trees, tree stumps, and downed trees and branches.

The largest member of the carpenter ant colony is the queen, measuring in at about 5/8 of an inch. Her larger size complicates things when moving from place to place. Instead of manually moving, a group of worker ants is called in to do the job.

What Are The Most Commonly Reported Carpenter Ant Infestation Signs In Tucson?

• Visual Sightings – Worker carpenter ants searching for food on kitchen countertops, floors, sinks, and tables
• Visible “Frass” Trails – “Frass” is a term utilized in reference to carpenter ants gnawing on wood. Frass is nothing more or less than sawdust
• Audible Sound – Witnesses claim they can hear working ants in another room through walls. These individuals describe the audible noise as “rustling”
• Winged Swarmers – Winged swarmer carpenter ants flying low over food-contaminated surfaces, routinely picking up bits and pieces for the colony

Why Is My Tuscon Home Under A Major Carpenter Ant Attack?

Insect species, including the carpenter ant, do not discriminate between homes or businesses. In fact, these insects only have one thing in mind when infiltrating buildings. This one thing is the colony’s survival. Worker carpenter ants spend the majority of their time working – erecting understand tunneling systems, nests, and foraging for food.

Do Carpenter Ants Transmit Disease To Humans?

No, carpenter ants have never been linked to human or animal disease through bites. However, they do pick up bacteria along their travels through contaminated substances. The bacteria is later evacuated from the carpenter ant’s body through fecal matter, which has a tendency to end up in the human food supply. This definitely pertains to the home infiltration of carpenter ants. As mentioned previously, carpenter ants have one thing in mind when they infiltrate residential and commercial establishments. The survival of the species depends on the worker carpenter ants’ abilities to gather food, which is returned to the colony.

The carpenter ant, hence the term, is notorious for causing structural damage to buildings. Homes with decaying structures are at the highest risk of carpenter ant structural damage.

What Is The Most Recommended Pest Control Strategy For Carpenter Ant Infestations?

Professional carpenter ant extermination is ideal for carpenter ant infestations in all severity levels. Our professional pest control targets mild to severe carpenter ant infestations, as it utilizes a very potent pesticide. We combine a high potency pesticide with a pre-and post-treatment visual inspection of the carpenter ant-infested building.

Should I Test Over-The-Counter Pesticides Before Call In The Experts?

By all means, test available over-the-counter pest control products. We are a firm believer in pesticides. However, over-the-counter pesticides are low potency formulas. These formulas may or may not be effective in eradicating a few handfuls of carpenter ants. As far as a moderate to severe carpenter ant infestation goes, the only solution is an industrial-strength pesticide, which is only available to licensed exterminators.

When Will The Exterminator Be Ready To Conduct My Carpenter Ant Inspection In Tuscon?

We highly suggest submitting your pest control service request as soon as the carpenter ants are detected in or around your home. We need up to 48 hours to process a carpenter ant inspection request, in most cases. Carpenter ant activity is at its highest in the late spring and late – after and before overwintering, a hibernation-like state.

Does Carpenter Ant Pesticides Contain Ingredients That Are Harmful To Humans?

Conventional pesticides do contain ingredients that pose human health risks, but only when exposure is long-term. This is one reason why our exterminators refuse to initiate chemical-based pesticide treatments in carpenter ant-infested homes occupied by humans and/or animals. The home will need to be vacant before we can initiate any professional-grade pest control treatment.

One of our qualified technicians will explain our protocols to you during the initial consultation. Do not hesitate to contact our Tuscan-based extermination company with any concerns or questions you may have regarding our service.

What Can I Do To Protect My Tuscon Property From A Future Carpenter Ant Infiltration?

There is only one thing you can do to prevent carpenter ants from infiltrating your home in the future. This process is extensive because it involves a wall-to-wall visual inspection of your home. Every component that makes up the structure of your home should be assessed carefully. All detectable openings that are accessible to carpenter ants from the exterior to the interior of your home should be filled with silicone or caulk.

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