Carpenter Ants

Professional Carpenter Ant Pest Control Kansas City MO

The carpenter ant is one of the largest species of its kind. Measuring in at about 0.5 inches in length, the queen carpenter ant is slightly larger at approximately 5/8 of an inch long. The carpenter ant is difficult to ignore, with its large tri-segmented body held together by strong joints. The insect ranges between solid black, solid dark brown, and reddish/brown.

Carpenter ants are social insects that build underground tunnels to secure their nests, the queen, eggs, and larvae. Carpenter ant tunnels are extremely easy to detect in most cases. A mound of dirt is generally located at the entrance of the tunnel, especially in the early stages of construction.

How Do I Know If My Kansas City Home Is Infested With Carpenter Ants?

• Visual Live Sightings – Live worker carpenter ants searching for food in the kitchen, dining room, and pantries
• “Frass” Trails – A byproduct of ant gnawing on decaying wood structures, “frass” is nothing more or less than sawdust
• Audible Sound – Some witnesses claim colonies of ants working in a specific area can be heard through walls. The sound has been described as “rustling”
•  Winged Swarmers – Carpenter ants with wings are referred to as “swarmers” that forage for food by flying low over food-contaminated sources

Why Are Carpenter Ants Infesting My Property In Kansas City?

Carpenter ants target all homes and businesses in close proximity to their colonies. There are two main reasons why carpenter ants attack commercial and residential properties. One reason is related to a lack of food supply. When food becomes scarce in their natural habitats, carpenter ants will oftentimes start initiating home infiltration attacks. Carpenter ant infiltration is fairly straightforward. It is the process of carpenter ants invading properties through small crevices and gaps in foundations, air conditioner ducts, window frames, and entrance door thresholds.

Do Carpenter Ants Spread Disease To Humans?

No, carpenter ants are not disease-transmitting insects. Instead, they are foodborne illness risks. What exactly does this mean? It means the carpenter ant contaminates the home’s food supply. It does this by dropping fecal material on countertops, dining tables, and other surfaces where food is prepared and served. An occupant(s) of the home consumes the contaminated food, resulting in foodborne illness, such as Shigella, E. coli, or salmonella.

Carpenter ants also drop the contaminated fecal matter in the home’s food supply, resulting in the same health problems.

What Is The Fastest And Safest Way To Get Rid Of Carpenter Ants?

Our professional pest management combines routine visual inspections with an industrial-strength pesticide to achieve the maximum results. Professional carpenter ant control has been utilized for decades in eradicating infestations.

If you are interested in our professional carpenter ant control, do not hesitate to reach out to our Kansas City location. You will be connected with one of our pest control experts. This is the perfect time to inquire about our free pest inspection and consultation services.

Will DIY Pest Control Eradicate Carpenter Ants Invading A Home?

It really depends on the circumstances. DIY pest control products are nothing more or less than over-the-counter pesticides. These products are generally not strong enough to eradicate more than a handful of carpenter ants with each treatment. It is possible that DIY pesticides may be all that is needed when only a few carpenter ants are involved.

When Will The Exterminator Be Dispatched To My Kansas City Home?

When we receive your pest control service request, a customer support member will begin processing it. This process can take between 24 and 48 hours to complete. Once your request is processed, the customer support representative will reach out to you regarding an appointment.

We highly suggest immediate action upon the discovery of carpenter ants living in your home. Any unnecessary day will only enhance the problem over time.

Do I Need To Worry About My Children Being Exposed To Chemical Pesticides During Treatment?

No, our chemical pesticide protocol requires the carpenter ant-infested home to be evacuated prior to each treatment. Our exterminators will not initiate treatment in homes that are occupied by humans and/or animals. There is one exception to this rule. This exception is eco-friendly pesticides, which do not contain chemicals, but natural ingredients.

Natural pesticides are effective in exterminating carpenter ants in all stages of the life cycle.

What Can I Do To Protect My Kansas City Home From A Repeat Carpenter Ant Infiltration?

You just need to reach out to our Kansas City exterminators. We will sit down with you and your family to develop a pesticide strategy that is guaranteed to over the maximum results. We believe our professional carpenter ant pest control is effective, accessible, and affordable.

We partner with some of the best manufacturers of pesticides in the United States. These manufacturers heed the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines that require approval for pesticides before they can enter the market.

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