The presence of carpenter ants

is usually a symptom of a problem water leak, causing wet wood. Therefore, it is important to determine the reason the ants are nesting in the structure rather than to kill them. Look for a pest control company that locates the nest and links the symptom to the cause.

Prevention of a carpenter ant infestation requires:
1. Maintenance of the structure to deny suitable habitat
2. Maintenance of the structure to deny access by periodically inspecting the structure.

Take special care to carefully inspect areas where water and other pipes go through walls, base of toilets, around bath tubs and the base of shower stalls. Regularly caulk, weather strip openings to the out-of-doors such as around window panes, door jambs, where pipes go through walls to the outside.

FYI: Your home is much more at risk from water damage, which attracts carpenter ants, than the ants themselves.

Great care should be taken when using poisons in the home. Read and follow instructions on the pesticide label.