How to kill carpenter ants in your home

00:01The Carpenter Ant is a wood destroying ant species that can cause damage to

00:06your home or business. Like termites, carpenter ants will destroy any soft or

00:11damaged wood in or around your structure. Unlike termites they don't consume the

00:16wood but bore through it to create tunnels for easy travel from the nest to

00:20food sources. First, it's important to identify the carpenter ant. The carpenter

00:25ant is one of the largest ant species in the United States, typically between 1/4

00:30to 3/4 of an inch long. They can range in color, but a good tell is the number of

00:34their body segments; ants have three segments where termites only have two.

00:39Next, inspect your property for signs of carpenter ant activity. Check woody areas

00:44that hold moisture, such as around windows, door frames, plumbing under

00:49kitchen and bathroom sinks, wooden structures, and any collections of wet or

00:53dead wood. You're looking for Frass which is wood debris found near tunnels, any

00:58damaged wood that will have smooth galleries and openings, or any ant trails

01:02and activity. You can also listen for clicking or rustling noises in your

01:06walls. It might sound something like this: SOFT RUSTLING...

01:18once you've confirmed carpenter ant activity, it's time for chemical control

01:21start inside with a bait like Ficam. This is a granular bait that can be used

01:26with a duster for easy application. Apply Ficam near sinks or drains, around

01:32appliances, along walls, or around bathroom fixtures. Next, apply FiPro

01:39aerosol foam to any cracks, crevices, and wall voids. This is a non-repellent foam

01:44so the ants will unknowingly come into contact with it, return to the colony and