Damage That Carpenter Ants May Do To Your Home

Carpenter ants are among the most troublesome pests for Canadian homeowners. Dealing with them professionally is the absolute best choice by far. Wooden siding, decking, and porches are some of the most common ways through which Canadian homes showcase the natural beauty of wood. The thing about wood is, it can be misleading. The fact that a wooden structure or surface looks beautiful on the outside does not guarantee it is the same on the inside. Homes that incorporate plenty of wood can easily become susceptible to a carpenter ant infestation. Ant nests can damage the structural integrity of wooden structures if left untreated, so consider requesting professional carpenter ant control if you come across these critters in your home.

Carpenter Ants 101

Carpenter ants can be found both outdoors or indoors and are active throughout the year in Canada. The damage these insects cause when burrowing through wood can be just as big as that caused by termites, despite the fact that carpenter ants do not eat wood. They are equipped with powerful jaws that they use to chew through wood, and will occasionally bite humans. Seeing sawdust on the floor is one of the most common warning signs that you might be having a carpenter ant infestation.

Can I Prevent Carpenter Ant Nests From Forming In My Home?

There are several prevention tips you can follow. They include: • Filling little openings, cracks and gaps on the outside of your home and also ensuring rain gutters are directed away from your home • Trimming plants and tree branches that make contact with your home in order to eliminate access to carpenter ants to the inside of your home • Eliminating standing water or sources of moisture. Pay special attention to protecting attics, basements and crawl spaces • Storing building materials and firewood away from your home • Removing any decaying vegetation and wood away from the foundation of your property in the spring

Truly Nolen’s Approach

In order to assess damage, identify favorable conditions that are causing the infestation and precisely determine the areas of infestation, Truly Nolen’s solution to a carpenter ant problem will begin with a thorough inspection of both the exterior and interior areas of your home. To ensure you are properly protected from this wood-destroying insect, your Truly Nolen technician will come up with a highly detailed and completely customized plan of action and treatment. Truly Nolen’s approach to carpenter ant infestations includes treatment of the foundation, exterior, and interior. The most important reason why you should let the professionals at Truly Nolen handle the infestation is that the technician will provide direct treatment to the nesting sites. It is crucial that a trained professional perform the correct application. If the treatment is not applied directly on the nest or if too much or too little treatment is applied, the carpenter ants will simply move their nest to another location. This will worsen the infestation and spread the population further, causing the treatment process to start again.

Need Professional And Reliable Carpenter Ant Control? Just Call Truly Nolen

Prevention is certainly the easier and better option than treating an infestation. If you already have an infestation on your hands and require assistance, your best option is to hire a carpenter ant control professional like Truly Nolen. Truly Nolen is a company that has more than 75 years of experience in solving various pest infestations. The company is home to a team of A+ professionals who are at your disposal, no matter the type of infestation you are plagued by. Call Truly Nolen today for effective and reliable carpenter ant control.