Male Flying Carpenter Ant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnother sure sign that you are dealing with a carpenter ant problem is the appearance of flying ants in your home or around your windows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The appearance of these ants means that mature carpenter ants have nested in your home or around your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Maybe the most impactful and potentially financially devastating sign is when they get to the point where they are causing damage to your home. This can be something as simple as stuck doors or sinking ceilings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But as shown above, these ants can really cause some havoc if left unchecked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t ignore them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nConclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So as you can see, one simple carpenter ant means that you may be in danger of a whole slew of other problems, like finding a new house. That means if one appears, you need to act quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You could try to take care of it yourself, but if you continue to see more, it’s time to call in the professionals before your bath tub is in your living room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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