In their natural habitat outdoors, termites and carpenter ants are beneficial, recycling woody debris and returning nutrients to the soil. But inside your home? Not so good. Because these insects have ...

Q: Last year and again this year, we have seen carpenter ants in our unfinished basement. An inspection found no termites. Last year we had the exterior painted and caulked, and we replaced rotted ...

Weigh the cost of pest control against the substantial expense of pest damage.

Carpenter ants may not eat wood like termites, but they can still cause serious damage by tunneling through it to build their nests. And unlike other ants, they're not just after your crumbs—they're ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Mainely Photos/Getty Images Finding insects around your home is never exactly welcome news, especially when you suspect ...

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Carpenter ants are common in Texas all year around. They naturally live in trees but can also invade homes to build their nests in wooded areas. The nesting of carpenter ants in homes indicates ...

Your home is one of your most valuable investments, whether it’s part of your retirement plan or an inheritance for future generations. With today's high property values, it's more important than ever ...