Carpenter Ants: How to Identify and Eliminate Them

Are carpenter ants wood-boring insects? Carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) are not wood-boring insects. Unlike termites or wood-boring beetles, they do not feed on wood. Instead, they excavate it to create nests and internal galleries. However, their activity can still lead to significant structural damage, especially when the wood is already weakened by moisture, leaks, or…

Holes in Wood: Meaning and Presence of Woodworms

Have you noticed small holes in the wood on furniture, beams, or doors? It’s normal to immediately think of a woodworm problem, perhaps imagining they come in through those holes. In reality, the truth is different — and it’s important to know it. Wood Holes: Do Woodworms Enter or Exit? One of the most common…