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Easy Ways to Kill Carpenter Ants X Heather Vecchioni Heather Vecchioni is a freelance writer in Maryland. Her work has appeared in several animal-interest magazines, as well as Baltimore-area newspapers and publications. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Maryland. She has worked in the veterinary field for over 10 years and has been writing and editing professionally for over five. By Heather Vecchioni, eHow Contributor Easy Ways to Kill Carpenter Ants thumbnail Carpenter ants use wood to build and add to their nests. Carpenter ants destroy wood and can ultimately destroy homes and buildings as a result. Carpenter ants are similar to termites in the amount of damage they can cause to wood. The two pests differ in their reasons for the wood damage---termites eat wood, while carpenter ants typically only use wood to help build their nests. Fortunately, there are ways to remove carpenter ants from your home. Does this Spark an idea? Other People Are Reading * Will Termite Spray Kill Carpenter Ants?Will Termite Spray Kill Carpenter Ants? * The Best Way to Kill Carpenter AntsThe Best Way to Kill Carpenter Ants * * * * Print this article 1. Find the Nest * Carpenter ants cannot be fully eliminated from the area unless their nests are destroyed. Simply spraying carpenter ants you see with an ant spray will actually cause more damage than good, according to the E Pest Supply website. Killing ants outside of the nest will only cause the queen ant to lay more eggs. In addition, most carpenter ants simply avoid coming in contact with the spray. Instead, you must destroy the nest, along with the queen. To find the nest, look for clues the ants have left behind. For instance, look for ants that are carrying mature larvae. They are likely moving the larvae from the queen's home to satellite nests. Follow them and you will likely find the nest. In addition, listen for the sound of chewing and rustling inside your home. If you hear it inside a wall, chances are the nest is in that wall. Once you find the nest, you can begin to kill the carpenter ants. Dust Products * Ant colonies found inside walls, window sills or other hard-to-reach areas should be treated with dust products, according to E Pest Supply. Use a small hand duster to apply the product to the nest. If the nest is inside a wall, use a small drill bit to create a hole in the wall that gives you access to the nest. In addition, if the ants are inside your walls, remove electrical and plumbing covers and apply dust to the electric and plumbing areas. Carpenter ants will often travel along electrical and plumbing routes. Dusting these areas will help spread the dust to them, helping to destroy the nest. * Bait * Bait is often a safe and effective way to eliminate carpenter ants. Bait is available in granular or gel form, according to the Bug Clinic website. Bait can be applied into wall openings, such as light switches, and in hidden areas, including attics, under carpets and in cabinets. The ants will eat the bait themselves and often take pieces of it back to their nests. Some baits work best when placed in products that are designed to house the bait, while others can be placed on their own. Place bait anywhere that you have seen carpenter ants. Sponsored Links Read more: Easy Ways to Kill Carpenter Ants | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_6963861_easy-ways-kill-carpenter-ants.html#ixzz1v8cVP1ap