During a home inspection I found this Alate stuck on a sticky trap in the attic. ” Carpenter ants are members of the genus Camponotus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Formicinae). The name “carpenter ant” comes from the nesting habits of many species, which excavate wood to construct nests for the queen, workers, and brood. Read more…
Che When evaluating homes for structural pests such as Carpenter Ants, Termites or Anobiid Beetles looking for small details can often be a determinate factor. As with Carpenter Ants it is often difficult to know if you have just wood shavings from construction or is actually ants doing the damage. Read more…
It is that time of year when carpenter ants are starting swarm and create new colonies. This is when we will start see winged reproductive males and queens. The colonies will only start producing reproductives when the reach a mature state. Typically the colony will be 6 to 10 years Read more…
Wenatchee Home Inspections -Water Issues As a Home and pest inspector I have to ask “what is a home’s biggest problem?” As a Wenatchee Home Inspections service in Chelan County, Water is the answer. Water will most likely be the main culprit to many issues found in homes. Excessive moisture Read more…