Carpenter Ants: How to Identify and Eliminate Them

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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…