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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Noticing a few ants in your home is annoying, but livable. It’s when they happen to be carpenter ants ...

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.

A home is an investment. It might be part of a retirement plan, or an inheritance for future generations. With today’s high property rates, these investments are even more precious, and greater ...

If you find carpenter ants inside during periods of warm weather in spring and early summer, that does not necessarily mean that there is a nest in your home. Try to determine whether the ants are ...

The gardening season is well underway. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...

Carpenter ants are insects that are often misunderstood. They are an important part in the circle of life in decaying wood. Knowing a little more about these insects will help to understand why they ...

I was out in the woods enjoying these, potentially, last days of winter and noticed one of our beautiful giant trees getting ripped apart by a pileated woodpecker. The woodpeckers have been going at ...

Dear Ken: I have what I think are ants near the garage door. They are leaving piles of sawdust. Could they be termites? Am I in trouble? — Helen Answer: Probably not. You may be infested with ...

In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs. But these large ants become nuisances when they forage or nest inside our homes. “Carpenter ...

The gardening season is well underway. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...