Worker ants are about 1⁄4 to ⅝ inch, and winged kings and queens are up to ¾ inch. You can also identify carpenter ants by their color. They can be yellowish-red, reddish-orange, solid black ...

Set out baits labeled for carpenter ants. Baits can be effective because ants share food with each other, says Benson. Place ...

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 ...

This guide compares flying ants vs. termites, helping you identify the pest and determine the best course of action. ... four wings, six legs and a thorax. Flying ants and termites both nest outdoors.

During this time, winged reproductive ants form huge swarms all over vegetation to begin the mating process. The exact body and build of the adult honey ant depend on its role within its community ...

Flying ants have a thin waist, wings a little yellow in color with the front pair larger than the back pair, and elbowed antennae. Termites have a thick waist, translucent wings of the same length ...

Asian needle ants, an invasive species capable of causing life-threatening allergic reactions, have been detected in at least 21 states.

In most of these interactions, the bees smacked at ants with their wings. But the defence didn’t always work. For Japanese queenless ants (Pristomyrmex punctatus) ...

Mass. reports of winged ants track with normal patterns this time of year, state agency says. A winged carpenter ant photographed in 2018. jscalev - stock.adobe.com. Greater ...