Carpenter Ant
Camponotus
Order: Hymenoptera
High Risk
Description
Carpenter ants are large ants that excavate wood to create nests. Unlike termites, they do not eat wood but remove it to create smooth tunnels. They can cause significant structural damage over time.
Habitat & Distribution
Moist or decaying wood in homes, trees, and wooden structures.
Diet & Feeding
Sugary foods, other insects, and honeydew from aphids.
Behavior & Life Cycle
Nocturnal foragers that leave behind sawdust-like frass. They create satellite colonies that can spread through a structure.
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