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24 Apr Carpenter Ants vs. Termites

Posted at 22:06h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

People commonly mistake carpenter ants for termites, but rest assured that having termites is much worse than having carpenter ants. This uncertainty can become even more apparent because of the winged form that both insects have; not only that but they usually swarm close to...

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22 Jun Knocking on Wood: Carpenter Ants (Part 2)

Posted at 15:01h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

Last week, we posted Part 1 of this article (click here if you missed it). Today, we’re wrapping up by talking more about how the nests function and what you can do if you find an infestation. Give Me My Space Typically, nests will only have one...

16 Jun Knocking on Wood: Carpenter Ants (Part 1)

Posted at 15:57h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

Worldwide, there are more species of carpenter ants than any other kind of ant—back in 2000, we knew of over 1,000 species! These creatures are fascinating, but there’s no place for them in your home. We’re doing a two-part blog teaching you more about how...

17 Mar Termites or Carpenter Ants?

Posted at 09:22h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

A common mistake that homeowners experience is mistaking a carpenter ant for a termite. While carpenter ants are a problem, termites are a much bigger problem. To distinguish between the two you can look at a few different components, the physical aspect of the pest...

12 Jan The Myth Behind Carpenter Ants

Posted at 00:18h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

[caption id="attachment_1764" align="alignnone" width="364"] Carpenter Ants[/caption] Carpenter ants are large ants that tend to invade homes in Texas starting in late winter and early spring. The common myth about Carpenter Ants is that they invade homes by eating wood the same way termites do. This is...

20 Jan Ant Problems

Posted at 22:31h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

Did you know that the biggest pest problem a Texas homeowner will face is ants? Not termites, not spiders or roaches, but ants. There are a mind-boggling amount of types of ants- about 22,000 species inhabit the Earth. In Texas, there are about 250 ant...