Expert Carpenter Ant Control Service
Guaranteed Carpenter Ant Extermination In Texas
Protect your property from carpenter ant infestations with professional integrated pest management strategies. EcoForce Pest Management provides top-quality solutions for carpenter ant control, designed for both residential and commercial environments. Our certified professionals conduct thorough inspections and apply treatments both indoors and outdoors. We focus on locating carpenter ant nests and identifying entry points to address the problem at its source.
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EcoForce Pest Management brings extensive expertise in handling carpenter ant infestations, offering a range of treatments from spot applications to comprehensive perimeter solutions. Since 2011, our experienced team has used eco-friendly integrated pest management (IPM) techniques to effectively manage carpenter ant issues.
The Importance of Professional Carpenter Ant Control
Carpenter ants are among the most destructive ant species in the United States and are capable of causing significant damage by chewing through wood to create nesting cavities. These pests can establish multiple satellite nests which makes extermination particularly challenging. Our licensed specialists are trained to identify and eradicate carpenter ant colonies, including the often hidden satellite nests that need to be addressed for complete control. Regular, ongoing services allow our technicians to detect early signs of carpenter ant activity and take prompt action to prevent extensive structural damage. EcoForce Pest Management offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee: if the carpenter ants return, so do we, at no additional cost.
Carpenter Ant Treatments
- Targeted Spot Treatment: This method addresses carpenter ants inside your property by applying contact pesticides directly to areas where these pests are present.
- Exterior Barrier Treatment: Creates a protective barrier around your home using residual pesticides to prevent carpenter ants from gaining entry through cracks and small openings.
- Baiting Systems: Effective for both internal and external infestations. These baits are carried back to the nest by worker ants, eventually reaching the colony and queen which leads to the colony's collapse.
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EcoForce Pest Free Process
Step 1: Inspection
Our services start with a thorough inspection of the property. During this check, we will identify problematic areas with pest activity, access points, and where they are hiding.
Step 2: Treatment
After the location of pests has been identified, treatments will begin. EcoForce uses an integrated pest management approach that targets active pest infestations and prevents future ones from emerging.
Step 3: Exclusion
Once treatment is completed, exclusion strategies will be implemented to seal any access points that pests can use to gain access to a home or business.
Step 4: Maintain
On going maintenance and monitoring are all part of a comprehensive pest treatment strategy. This will help deter future pest activity as well as inform the team if pests return.
Carpenter Ant Information
Identifying Carpenter Ants: Carpenter ants are typically black or dark brown and can be distinguished by their large size, measuring up to half an inch in length. They have six legs and a segmented body with a pinched waist and their thorax connects the head to the abdomen.
Carpenter Ant Behavior: Carpenter ants are social insects that form extensive colonies, which can grow quickly if left unchecked. Unlike other wood destroying insects, they don't eat wood but excavate it to create nests which often results in significant structural damage.
Carpenter Ant Colony Hierarchy: Carpenter ant colonies have a well-defined social structure that consists of workers, soldiers, reproductives (or swarmers), and the queen. Workers forage for food and build the nest while soldiers protect the colony. The queen handles reproduction and swarmers are winged ants that develop when the colony is ready to expand. These reproductive ants emerge to start new colonies and can indicate an existing or nearby infestation.
Preventing Carpenter Ants: To prevent carpenter ant infestations, it is essential to eliminate sources of food and nesting materials. Seal entry points by caulking gaps and crevices in your home’s exterior. Additionally, applying a perimeter treatment of residual pesticides can help create a barrier to keep these destructive ants out.
Signs of Carpenter Ants
Sightings: Large black or dark brown ants spotted inside your home, particularly emerging from holes in walls, ceilings, baseboards, or cabinets, are a clear indicator of a carpenter ant problem.
Wood Damage: Look for piles of wood shavings, known as frass, which carpenter ants produce as they excavate wood to create their nests. These piles are often found near small holes or crevices in wood structures.
Noise: Scratching or rustling sounds coming from inside the walls can indicate carpenter ant activity, especially in areas with moist or decaying wood where they prefer to nest.
