Venables Pest Management
Venables Pest Management is locally owned and operated in Tumwater, WA. We are a family run business with traditional values of honesty, integrity, and service to our customers.
Our Approach to Pest Control...
We pride ourselves on using responsible, yet effective pest management methods and put a strong emphasis on education, both for ourselves and our customers. We believe that the more that we understand about the pest issue at hand, the better we can work together to find and maintain an effective, long term solution.
Seasonal Pest Issues: Carpenter Ants
It is very common for homeowners in the Pacific Northwest to notice Carpenter Ants around their houses throughout the spring and summer. In addition to being a severe nuisance, they can also cause a great deal of damage to the structure of your house.
Size and Appearance:
Sizes range from 1/5 to 1/2 inch in length. They are usually dark brown or black and in the spring, may even be seen with wings. (These are the ants responsible for reproducing and establishing new colonies.)
Signs of Carpenter Ants
Seeing a few ants here and there (even the large, winged reproductives) may not be cause for concern, but it is important to watch for patterns developing, such as trailing to or from a specific location. Other signs of carpenter ants include piles of sawdust-like material and scratching noises in the walls.
For more information on how Venables Pest Management may help you prevent or control Carpenter Ants, click here to contact us or call us at (360) 456-4999.