As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Ants are tiny so that it’s nearly impossible to keep them out of your house, says Bertone. But these tips can help: · Remove thick mulch up against your home, and trim tree limbs and shrubs so they ...

Carpenter ants can cause structural damage requiring expensive repairs. Ant trails, wood shavings, and damaged wood in your home are signs of an infestation. The best way to treat an infestation is to ...

These unusually large ants can cause serious structural damage to your home. Q: Last year and again this year, we have seen carpenter ants in our unfinished basement. An inspection found no termites.

When carpenter ants are in nature, they’re drawn to fallen trees and stumps—any large piece of wood really. The decay that takes over dead or compromised wood outdoors makes it easier to tunnel into ...

Backyard Farmer looks at mulches and proper usage of mulch as well as carpenter ants. Backyard Farmer looks at mulches and proper usage of mulch as well as carpenter ants and how to control them. The ...

Q A large branch broke off our maple tree last fall. There was no wind or any cause that we could tell, except that there were carpenter ants all over it. Would the ants have gotten into the whole ...

Summer is typically a great time for fun and outdoor activities. It can also be a great time for ants. Whether building colonies in your yard or sneaking into your home, ants can be tough to deal with ...

Ants invade homes seeking food, water, and shelter. Food spills, greasy surfaces, and open garbage bins attract them with easy meals. Leaky pipes offer essential moisture, while decaying wood provides ...

As summer temperatures rise across South Carolina, so does activity from one of the season’s smallest and most persistent pests: ants. Whether swarming your picnic table, creeping along kitchen ...

The best way to treat an infestation is to call a pest control expert, as DIY methods aren't always effective. If you notice a line of extra large ants coming and going in your home, you may have a ...