Fun story, found some termite damage in the house. Started demoing to repair all the damage. Husband tears down drop down ceiling and the whole brood chamber of the colony falls on his head. My house is a mess haha
I keep finding 1 random carpenter ant randomly around my apartment. Sometimes crawling around my wall, along baseboards. I can't find a source. I have no idea where there coming from.
I had the same problem. Was killing at least 10 a day for about two weeks and I gave up. There was no end in sight. What worked incredibly well was Terro ant bait traps. I set out a couple of them in my apartment and the ants were completely gone within about two weeks. The freaky thing is once the ants discover the bait traps you’ll get about 25 of them in your place at once eating the bait but that’s normal. They take it back to the nest and it kills the queen and then you’re done.
@@12NEpatsfan they are not here anymore since yesterday.. My theory is that because we flush away each one of them, they are not sending scouters anymore to my address hahahaha
My mother in law swears she has carpenter ants but I told her it's termites. They pretty much ate the door frame of her back door. You can tap the molding and when it breaks there is big cavities behind it and no sign of the ants. Now when I plugged in a DVD player in her bedroom the electrical outlet was lose.
If you see rotting trees near your house should you have them cut down and taken away? I found a nest after I ripped of my fascia boards around my house. They were tunneling in the long wooden beam that forms the peak of your roof. I don't know if they got into my attick but I had a pest man check and he did not see any behind the insullation. They were also infested in my shed door which I did not know until a carpenter pulled the doors off to replace some rotting ones.
The Carpenter Ants tend to have bigger chips falling on a area usually. They forage 10-2 at night. Velvety tree ants make a frass like parmesan cheese in a straight line. The swarming usually is the first really hot day and if their inside dead ALATE bodies at the windows where light comes inside. A non repellant is the best way due Repellants just trap them inside. A PCO working mountains for 20 years.
I just killed one on the carpet in my second floor bedroom. Over the past couple of days, I found one on my kitchen counter and one on the carpet in my family room, about 6 feet from the back door to my deck. Each time/place, it was just one lone ant.
It's important to stay vigilant if you're spotting lone ants in different areas. Carpenter ants can be exploratory, but it's wise to consider a professional inspection to ensure there's no underlying infestation.
When I saw the title I was thinking...How do you know you have carpenter ants? You wake up in the morning and you have new wooden chairs and table in your kitchen!"
So we have never had issues with ants in the 5 years we have lived here. The city did roadwork outside our house and in the nieghbourhood last summer and every once and while between August and September we'd see big black ants randomly either in the kitchen, or bathroom upstairs. There was usually only one, we'd see one and then not see any for a few days or see two and not see anymore for a week. Can roadwork displace current ant colonies and they were sending scouts to find new homes? Like a lot of heavy machinery moved through our area during the work. Tuesday morning, I spotted one in the downstairs bathroom, it got to about 10C on Monday so it was warm enough but it was so random and werid. We don't have issues with the wood, no saw piles, flying ants or see much around the house, so I don't know what is going on
@@jamessollazzo4860 they do eat termites but not whole colonies. They only eat what they need to feed there nest. So you can have both. They try to stay out of each other’s way. One colony can be on north side and the termites on your south. Had that problem myself. Never seen a ant 🐜 or termite in my house but they are around my yard turds at my trees. All 5 of them 50 footers to. Previous owners had a huge garden area a shed a man made doll house. It was a pain the arse first couple years trying to trim and cut those trees up and moving all the rocks around the house and gardens perfect protection for all bugs.
Discovering carpenter ants on the ceiling can be quite surprising! It's important to address the issue promptly to prevent any potential damage they may cause. Seeking professional assistance or implementing effective pest control measures can help ensure your home remains ant-free.
Hey, I need help. (In the comments, not real life.) I've been having carpenter ants appearing in my room out of nowhere. Why is this happening? I hate ants and I don't want them in my home. And I don't have anymore food in my room.
Do you have a tree relatively close to that room? A lot of colonies can be found in the trunk of the trees and they wonder in looking for food, water/moisture.
I rent and the aunts keep coming up thru the hardwood floors throughout the unit. From the bathroom, to the kitchen and even living room. Landlords not bothering to help with the issue. We tried bait and even covering some obvious areas of entry. But they're back again unfortunately, especially now that the heat is pumping . Not sure what to do.
Dealing with ants in a rental unit can be frustrating, especially when the landlord isn't providing assistance. Remember, it's important to consult with professionals and consider local regulations and laws regarding pest control in rental units to ensure a proper resolution to the issue.
KSound Kaiju Yeah carpenter ants don’t die off during the winter, they remain dormant until warmer weather unless your house is nice, warm, with the foods they like, then they skip their hibernation and keep reproducing.
Carpenter ants are in my large maple 20ft. from the back of my house. Today one ant was in my Living room!! If I try to kill by my tree, will they all run into my house??!! Help, what should I do?
Well I searched this bc I went downstairs in midnight and I see a big black quick ant lookin like I was scared but nothing to be scared off House; destroyed Me: MOM DAD HOUSE IS SHIT
Nice but slightly offensive as I am an ant keeper I have 2 Queens that are successfully laid brood which I hope will become the nanintics of the colonies
We hope that your endeavors are successful! I really enjoy insects and arachnids in the wild and have had several pets. It just takes a different tone when they are invading someone's life.
In a week or two we recently found between nine or eleven what we think might be carpenter ants in our bathroom. All were killed right away. We covered up the drains, they only seem to be coming in our one bathroom. Sigh… guess we have to get someone out to check. We have a deck, so maybe they’ve invested the deck? We thought the wood was treated, but learned today, seventeen years later, that the tested would only last like two years, the protection.
1- seeing carpenter ants in your house
Thats why im here. Saw 3 large black ants in my home just today!
@@hisbeautifultruth5931 They might be queen ants
Lol your comment made me laugh
😂
Carpenter ants only chew wet wood.... keep it dry.
Fun story, found some termite damage in the house. Started demoing to repair all the damage. Husband tears down drop down ceiling and the whole brood chamber of the colony falls on his head. My house is a mess haha
i had a stoke
Ahhhhhhhhhh
I keep finding 1 random carpenter ant randomly around my apartment. Sometimes crawling around my wall, along baseboards. I can't find a source. I have no idea where there coming from.
I’m exactly the same it’s always about 3/4 a day I’m killing but can’t find wer coming from I’m paranoid iv binned all me cupboard food
I had the same problem. Was killing at least 10 a day for about two weeks and I gave up. There was no end in sight. What worked incredibly well was Terro ant bait traps. I set out a couple of them in my apartment and the ants were completely gone within about two weeks. The freaky thing is once the ants discover the bait traps you’ll get about 25 of them in your place at once eating the bait but that’s normal. They take it back to the nest and it kills the queen and then you’re done.
@@12NEpatsfan I'm having this problem... 2 a day, but I live in a sealed apartment complex.
@@danielafaus1151 try the Terro ant bait traps. Otherwise there’s a chance you’ll never get rid of them.
@@12NEpatsfan they are not here anymore since yesterday.. My theory is that because we flush away each one of them, they are not sending scouters anymore to my address hahahaha
My mother in law swears she has carpenter ants but I told her it's termites. They pretty much ate the door frame of her back door. You can tap the molding and when it breaks there is big cavities behind it and no sign of the ants. Now when I plugged in a DVD player in her bedroom the electrical outlet was lose.
*loose
It would've been nice to see examples of what your talking about.
Exactly what I came to say.
If you see rotting trees near your house should you have them cut down and taken away? I found a nest after I ripped of my fascia boards around my house. They were tunneling in the long wooden beam that forms the peak of your roof. I don't know if they got into my attick but I had a pest man check and he did not see any behind the insullation. They were also infested in my shed door which I did not know until a carpenter pulled the doors off to replace some rotting ones.
I see these things around my house every summer, I believe its because of a tree stump beside my house.
I have them dang things chilling in my room
Alex Blough ｍｅt o b r u h
What to do
Same I do rn!! I have already killed 3 recently, what did u do?
The Carpenter Ants tend to have bigger chips falling on a area usually. They forage 10-2 at night. Velvety tree ants make a frass like parmesan cheese in a straight line. The swarming usually is the first really hot day and if their inside dead ALATE bodies at the windows where light comes inside. A non repellant is the best way due Repellants just trap them inside. A PCO working mountains for 20 years.
I just killed one on the carpet in my second floor bedroom. Over the past couple of days, I found one on my kitchen counter and one on the carpet in my family room, about 6 feet from the back door to my deck. Each time/place, it was just one lone ant.
It's important to stay vigilant if you're spotting lone ants in different areas. Carpenter ants can be exploratory, but it's wise to consider a professional inspection to ensure there's no underlying infestation.
I want to know why they come
A few pictures of Carpenter Ant invasions would be helpful.
I appreciate the input! We will definitely make sure to include more pictures in future videos!
When I saw the title I was thinking...How do you know you have carpenter ants? You wake up in the morning and you have new wooden chairs and table in your kitchen!"
Ha, love the imagination! If only carpenter ants came with complimentary furniture! 😄
So we have never had issues with ants in the 5 years we have lived here. The city did roadwork outside our house and in the nieghbourhood last summer and every once and while between August and September we'd see big black ants randomly either in the kitchen, or bathroom upstairs. There was usually only one, we'd see one and then not see any for a few days or see two and not see anymore for a week. Can roadwork displace current ant colonies and they were sending scouts to find new homes? Like a lot of heavy machinery moved through our area during the work. Tuesday morning, I spotted one in the downstairs bathroom, it got to about 10C on Monday so it was warm enough but it was so random and werid. We don't have issues with the wood, no saw piles, flying ants or see much around the house, so I don't know what is going on
They are probably queens and are looking for a place to make a colony after nuptial flight days
good news: they eat termites, so unlikely you have termites!
@@jamessollazzo4860 they do eat termites but not whole colonies. They only eat what they need to feed there nest. So you can have both. They try to stay out of each other’s way. One colony can be on north side and the termites on your south. Had that problem myself. Never seen a ant 🐜 or termite in my house but they are around my yard turds at my trees. All 5 of them 50 footers to. Previous owners had a huge garden area a shed a man made doll house. It was a pain the arse first couple years trying to trim and cut those trees up and moving all the rocks around the house and gardens perfect protection for all bugs.
Well how lucky am I my whole room is made out of wood
Same my fucking wall is gone
Unlike termites, they don’t eat wood. And spit out a substance resembling saw dust
Wow! Thank you for letting me know what to look for when looking for termites. Thank you
I do have ants but they're not carpenter ants I don't know what kind are they
I looked up and there they were...on the ceiling.
Discovering carpenter ants on the ceiling can be quite surprising! It's important to address the issue promptly to prevent any potential damage they may cause. Seeking professional assistance or implementing effective pest control measures can help ensure your home remains ant-free.
I have carpenter ants inside a test tube
Hey, I need help. (In the comments, not real life.) I've been having carpenter ants appearing in my room out of nowhere. Why is this happening? I hate ants and I don't want them in my home. And I don't have anymore food in my room.
They like rooms it might be hot an they need moisture
You might have to pour water and kill them and cover the holes with tape or anything that can cover it
Do you have a tree relatively close to that room? A lot of colonies can be found in the trunk of the trees and they wonder in looking for food, water/moisture.
My entire kitchen ceiling collapsed in Daytona. NO warning signs ever.
Damn Fr
Omg, that's scary
😳
Show some pictures ,
do they tunnel up or only down?
any direction
Sideways
I rent and the aunts keep coming up thru the hardwood floors throughout the unit. From the bathroom, to the kitchen and even living room. Landlords not bothering to help with the issue. We tried bait and even covering some obvious areas of entry. But they're back again unfortunately, especially now that the heat is pumping . Not sure what to do.
Dealing with ants in a rental unit can be frustrating, especially when the landlord isn't providing assistance. Remember, it's important to consult with professionals and consider local regulations and laws regarding pest control in rental units to ensure a proper resolution to the issue.
i seen a big black ant on my Tv and i looked away and it was gone
what do i do?
Does Terro kill carpenter ants ?
Read the label....
Top 3: the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ants you see.
Thanks
how big are carpenter ants??? i took down a hay rack window box and there are little ants behind it. vinyl siding on house.
Good information. Enjoyed it.
One fucking bit me on my bed. I have no food in my room and this shit STINGS
I occasionally see one or two crawling around
KSound Kaiju that’s a sign that’s it’s gonna get worse
Andrew Guillen I don't see em around anymore
the weather might have killed them off
KSound Kaiju IDK much about ants, but I do believe they're dormant during the colder seasons. So come summer time you might have a problem.
KSound Kaiju Yeah carpenter ants don’t die off during the winter, they remain dormant until warmer weather unless your house is nice, warm, with the foods they like, then they skip their hibernation and keep reproducing.
KSound Kaiju Also, those one or two ants are scout ants sent out to look for food and potential nesting areas for satellite nests
Weaken that wood!!!!
Carpenter ants are in my large maple 20ft. from the back of my house. Today one ant was in my Living room!! If I try to kill by my tree, will they all run into my house??!! Help, what should I do?
Did you kill your tree we did last year and now we are seeing them alot
Well I searched this bc I went downstairs in midnight and I see a big black quick ant lookin like I was scared but nothing to be scared off
House; destroyed
Me: MOM DAD HOUSE IS SHIT
One in my house
Time to redirect them to the great outdoors. 🏡🐜
Nice but slightly offensive as I am an ant keeper I have 2 Queens that are successfully laid brood which I hope will become the nanintics of the colonies
We hope that your endeavors are successful! I really enjoy insects and arachnids in the wild and have had several pets. It just takes a different tone when they are invading someone's life.
I understand that you like insects and other creatures and that they can also be annoying when in your home
Help my house is full with ants🙏🙁
If you are in our area, hit us up and we will help you out!
Oof fuck my wall broke
In a week or two we recently found between nine or eleven what we think might be carpenter ants in our bathroom. All were killed right away. We covered up the drains, they only seem to be coming in our one bathroom. Sigh… guess we have to get someone out to check. We have a deck, so maybe they’ve invested the deck? We thought the wood was treated, but learned today, seventeen years later, that the tested would only last like two years, the protection.
It's always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to pests. Getting a professional's opinion sounds like a good plan!
i actually want carpenter ants, in a formicarium that is
your the one who do alot of damage on their home not them
Ride On I bought this damn house! I ain’t letting anyone room for free. No freelancers here I say.
i hate this video and i like carpenter ants why do we have to kill them + they are just an insect @_@
He explained why we should get rid of them. Simply put, they damage property.
lol they literally burrow into wood which means if it happens for long enough your rooms, ceilings, walls etc will start to collapse