03/17/2026
π Spring Carpenter Ant Alert! π
Did you know carpenter ants don't actually eat wood? They excavate it to build their nests β and a single colony can cause serious structural damage to your home if left unchecked!
π Signs you might have carpenter ants:
β’ Sawdust-like shavings (frass) near woodwork
β’ Faint rustling sounds inside walls
β’ Large black ants (especially with wings) in spring
β’ Smooth, clean galleries in damaged wood
π‘ Prevention tips:
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Keep firewood 20+ feet from your home
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Trim tree branches touching your roof
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Fix leaky pipes and moisture issues
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Seal cracks around windows and doors
If you spot these telltale signs, don't wait β early treatment saves thousands in repairs!
Absolute Pest Services provides humane, thorough carpenter ant treatment with no contracts required. Serving Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.
π Get a free inspection today!