Outdoor control of carpenter ants | Bug Tip Tuesday

Often, carpenter ant nests found indoors are satellite nests that can be traced back to a parent colony outdoors.

Look for nests in:

• Trees
• Stumps
• Roots
• Fence posts
• Landscape timbers
• Other wood structures

Try removing the wood with the parent colony. When that is not possible, contact a professional to treat the carpenter ant nest.

Trim branches that overhang buildings or electrical wiring to avoid giving carpenter ants easy access to your home.