The answer to a carpenter ant infestation is to identify the root cause, eliminate the colony, and take preventative measures. Carpenter ants are a common pest that can cause structural damage to homes if left unchecked.
Carpenter ants typically infest moist, decaying wood such as leaky pipes, rotting roof shingles, or damp basement framing. Signs of an infestation include sawdust-like wood shavings, rustling sounds in the walls, and observing the ants themselves. It's important to act quickly, as a mature colony can contain thousands of ants.