We are experts in detecting and eliminating carpenter ants from your home using proven pest control methods.
“Amador from Bella’s Exterminator is simply the best! I’ve been doing business with him off and on for the last several years whenever we have a pest control issue. He is always very honest and reasonably priced. Amador has sealed vents around my house, sprayed for water beetles, and set mouse traps. The mouse is gone and we haven’t seen any water beetles inside for a long time!” -Stefanie L.
The fastest way to get rid of carpenter ants is by using a combination of professional-grade insecticides and baiting systems that target the nest directly. This approach ensures that you eliminate both the worker ants and the queen, stopping the colony from growing or relocating. Baiting systems are especially effective because they allow the ants to carry poisoned food back to the nest, spreading the insecticide throughout the colony.
Pest control companies typically use non-repellent insecticides, such as fipronil or imidacloprid, along with bait stations to eliminate carpenter ants. Non-repellent insecticides are favored because ants don’t detect them and unknowingly carry the toxic substance back to their nest. Additionally, professional-grade baits containing slow-acting poisons are used, which allows the bait to be shared among the colony, leading to more effective eradication.
Professionals remove carpenter ants by first identifying the nest and then applying targeted treatments using specialized insecticides and bait. They often drill small holes into infested wood to inject insecticide directly into the nest. This approach ensures that the queen and the entire colony are affected. Professionals might also use dust formulations in wall voids and other hidden areas where ants are nesting.
Here’s a detailed 4-step explanation of how Bella’s Exterminator gets rid of carpenter ants:
Once we identify the nest, we apply a non-repellent insecticide directly into the infested areas. We might drill small holes into wood or walls to inject the treatment deep into the nest. This ensures the ants carry the insecticide back to the colony, spreading it throughout.
With Bellas Exterminator, you can trust that your Carpenter Ant problem will be handled with expertise and care.
Spraying for carpenter ants can be effective if you target the nest directly, but it’s crucial to use non-repellent sprays to avoid scattering the ants. Repellent sprays can cause ants to split their colony and relocate, making the infestation harder to control. For best results, use a non-repellent spray in conjunction with baits to ensure that you are tackling the problem at its source.
The best pesticide for carpenter ants is a non-repellent insecticide like Termidor (fipronil) or Taurus SC, which allows ants to carry the poison back to the nest, effectively eliminating the entire colony. These insecticides are slow-acting, so ants have time to share the poisoned food with other ants, including the queen, leading to the collapse of the colony over time.
To locate a carpenter ant nest, observe the ants’ trail at night when they are most active, use a flashlight to track their movements, listen for rustling sounds in walls, and check for signs of sawdust near wooden structures. Carpenter ants prefer moist, decaying wood, so focus on areas like basements, attics, and around windows or doors. They also leave behind small piles of sawdust-like material, called frass, which can help pinpoint the nest location.
It can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to completely get rid of a carpenter ant infestation, depending on factors like the size and location of the nest, the severity of the infestation, and the effectiveness of the treatment used. Larger infestations with multiple nests may take longer to eliminate, especially if the nests are hidden in hard-to-reach areas. Consistent monitoring and follow-up treatments are often necessary to ensure the entire colony is eradicated.
