Pest Details

Carpenter Ant

High Threat

crawler

+50 XP

Mid-Atlantic

Black carpenter ant (Camponotus pennsylvanicus) - largest ant in region (1/2 inch). Nests in moist/damaged wood. Major structural pest in MD/VA homes. Swarmers appear spring.

Identification

• Large black ant, 1/4 to 1/2 inch
• Single node between thorax and abdomen
• Winged swarmers in spring
• Sawdust piles near nest sites

Recent Sightings

123 Main St

Kitchen area • 2 hours ago

789 Elm St

Restaurant • 1 day ago

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