Carpenter ants are nuance insects that can invade your home and establish a colony fairly quickly. These ants burrow into wooded materials to create their nests which can cause a lot of damage to wooden elements of your home and compromise the structural integrity of the building.
The following infographic by The Exterminators Toronto pest control will help you identify this type of ants and provides information on how to prevent damage and eliminate a possible infestation. It also includes common areas to inspect in your house to detect a carpenter ant colony and prevent it from spreading to other locations.
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