If you see a few big black ants crawling across your kitchen floors or counters, it’s time to act. Mature colonies can contain 3,000 or more carpenter ants, many of whom remain hidden in the nest.
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 ...
A home is an investment. It might be part of a retirement plan, or an inheritance for future generations. With today’s high property rates, these investments are even more precious, and greater ...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- In the summer months, it's common to see the occasional insect creeping inside your home. This year, one pest is turning up more and more. Companies like Bogo Pest Control say ...
While many people view them as pests, they actually play an important role in the natural breakdown of decaying wood. Understanding a bit more about these insects can help you determine whether their ...
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Flying Ants vs. Termites

Flying ants and termites are not the same thing. Here are the differences and what you can do about an infestation.
Dear Jerry: For 52 years now, we have had big ants, carpenter type, every May. We see piles of sawdust, so we know they are causing some damage. I have sprayed them and the area where they work with ...