Q: Last year and again this year, we have seen carpenter ants in our unfinished basement. An inspection found no termites. Last year we had the exterior painted and caulked, and we replaced rotted ...

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 ...

The other kind of ant that commonly gets inside homes is the carpenter ant. These black ants are usually large ranging from ¼- to ½-inch long and are often found in your kitchen or bathroom. The ...