Carpenter ants can damage a home

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Carpenter ants can be a nuisance to many people and can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to homes. Identifying and treating carpenter ants can prevent financial consequences from this invading pest.

Many times carpenter ant damage is mistaken for damage caused by termites. While the two insects can both wreak havoc to the structures of a home, identifying the difference between the pests’ damage can aid in exterminating the offending insect.

Carpenter ants do not eat the wood they inhabit. Rather, they tunnel through soft woods creating caverns where they nes...