Is Your Home Under Attack? 5 Warning Signs of Carpenter Ants in King County

Carpenter ants are one of the most destructive pests for homes in King County, including Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and Sammamish. Unlike termites, they don’t eat wood but tunnel into it to build nests, causing structural damage over time. Detecting them early is crucial to protect your home. 5 Signs of Carpenter Ant Infestation: Rustling Noises in Walls or Ceilings: Ants moving inside walls often create faint rustling or tapping sounds. Sawdust or Frass Piles: Small piles of wood shavings near baseboards, window sills, or doors indicate wood excavation. Visible Ants: Large black or reddish ants foraging indoors, especially near windows and doors. Holes in Wood: Smooth, clean galleries or tunnels in wood surfaces, often damp or rotting. Swarmers in Spring or Early Summer: Winged ants emerging from your property indicate established colonies. Do Carpenter Ants Bite? Yes, they can bite if disturbed, but their bites are typically not dangerous to humans. Still, repeated bites can be irritating, and nests near children or pets are risky. Why DIY Treatments Often Fail: Sprays kill visible ants but not the hidden colony. Misplaced bait stations may be ignored. Ants can nest in crawl spaces, attics, or wall voids that are hard to access. Professional Carpenter Ant Solutions: AMPM Exterminators offers carpenter ant treatment in King County to locate nests, eliminate colonies, and prevent future infestations. FAQ Section: Q: How do I know if it’s termites or carpenter ants? Carpenter ants leave smooth tunnels and wood shavings; termites eat the wood and leave mud tubes. Q: Can carpenter ants return after treatment? Proper inspection and treatment prevent recurrence. Q: Do you inspect crawl spaces? Yes, we perform comprehensive crawl space pest inspections to detect hidden colonies. CTA: 📞 Protect your King County home from carpenter ants. Call AMPM Exterminators at 206-571-7580 today