Black Carpenter Ants

Although the same size as some termite swarmers, these ants are completely black for all workers and reproductives.

Carpenter ants don't eat wood, but they hollow out "galleries" in wood for nesting that are so smooth they appear to be finished by sandpaper. They normally nest in dead portions of trees, stumps, or logs and invade homes in search of food. They feed on living or dead insects and nearly all sweets, or meats inside and outside of the home.

Carpenter ants can cause serious damage to homes and other wooden structures over the course of time. This potential for damage, as well as the specialized skills and equipment required for effective control, make carpenter ant treatment a job for a professional.