- Firewood, stumps, trees. Carpenter ant activity in a tree is often a secondary issue and can be a sign that the tree has wood rot.
- Untreated landscape timbers, decks, porch steps, and pillars
- Structural modification
- Discourage ants by replacing moist or rotting wood with pressure treated or borate treated wood.
- Trim shrub and tree limbs to prevent contact with the house.
- Caulk areas where wires and pipes enter the house, as well as cracks around window and door frames.
- Keep gutters clean to promote proper drainage.
- Modify the grade along the house so that water drains away from the foundation
- Store firewood in a dry location away from the house.
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