Carpenter ants are far worse than your regular black ants. Here's what to do if you spot carpenter ants in your home or yard.

If you spot a carpenter ant nest in your home, chances are you have a serious problem. Here's what you should do to eliminate these insects quickly.

Carpenter ants may not eat wood like termites, but they can still cause serious damage by tunneling through it to build their nests. And unlike other ants, they’re not just after your crumbs—they’re ...

Carpenter ants are scarily big, but they're pretty harmless to humans. Not so to your wooden deck or patio, though. Here's what to do if you see them.

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In a still from a video, an ant at the bottom of the image bites off the leg of a wounded ant with a purple marker on its back. Danny Buffat Researchers have observed Florida carpenter ants ...

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Finding a carpenter ant nest in your home is alarming, and for good reason. Unlike other types of ants, these ants excavate wood to build their nests. Over time, their destructive behavior can weaken ...

A typical carpenter ant is often reddish brown or solid black and can be up to an inch long. Credit: Courtesy of Jody Green This story was originally published in May 2019. Carpenter ants are among ...