Carpenter ant droppings can be hard to spot as they are usually mixed with fecal matter and frass. If you find insect limbs mixed in then you can be guaranteed that you are in fact dealing with Carpenter ants as opposed to termites. Termites have several things mixed in their frass which include fecal pellets. Termites eat the wood whereas the ants just spew their wood out.
It is best to contact Ant Control Oakville in the Greater Toronto Area to declare your home ant-free as soon as possible!
Not much is known about the bathroom rituals of the ant in general, but it is known that ants, store their fecal matter in a designated spot in their nest. Based on this information it is highly unlikely to spot carpenter ant droppings. If you do see frass, it is strong evidence of a carpenter ant infestation and must be dealt quickly with. Carpenter ants like to set up base inside homes when it concerns the satellite colony that prefers the drier and warmer climate of indoors. Carpenter ants make a series of an intricate network of tunnel systems called galleries which they dig out from the wood in wooden structures making it hollow from the inside. This causes structural damage to the house and should be treated immediately.
Carpenter ant presence is to be taken seriously as damage can occur in the span of a few months.
It is best advised to seek contact with a professional pest control company based in the Greater Toronto Area to deal with the problem at hand. The technician will, first of all, conduct an exterior inspection to determine where the ants enter through then will make recommendations before proceeding to the treatment.
Ants are destructive creatures that can wreak havoc inside almost all wooden structures inside your home. The chances where the massive amount of ants establishing inside your property is thus huge. It can be a financial burden to deal with if the problem is not assessed and treated early enough to permit the expansion of the colony. During the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic our technicians are going above and beyond to ensure that the methods applied are safe for you and your surroundings by wearing protective gear and by using non-toxic treatments where you and your family can remain at home if wanted. We take the safety and security of our technicians and customers very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us.