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Capitol Pest is the top choice for Washington DC pest control & extermination. We have over 83 years experience, and have helped over 100,000 homeowners and businesses with carpenter ant extermination and other pest control. Read on to learn why we are the preferred choice for pest control in Washington DC, then pick up the phone and call us for prompt help with your pest problems.
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Appearance - Carpenter ants are usually large and black colored, with bent antennae, a narrow waist, and longer front wings. Carpenter ants are often confused for termites which have straight antennae, a thick waist and four wings all the same size.
Behavior - Swarmer carpenter ants have the ability to fly, and often are sent out from an existing parent nest to create a new satellite colony. When they find a location to nest, you may start to see holes in the wood of your Washington DC home, such as in the walls or on your porch. Termites can leave mud in the excavated areas, so it does not look smooth. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not eat wood and will leave wood bits and dust behind as a sign of their current residence in your walls.
Carpenter ants seek out damp and rotting wood to live within. They like to live in tree stumps or fallen, rotting logs where moisture is present. Parts of your home that are exposed to the elements are most susceptible to carpenter ant damage.
Carpenter ants tend to be a nuisance, and an untreated colony can pose a threat to the stability of your Washington DC residence. Too much burrowing into the wood could compromise the integrity of some housing structures. Satellite colonies may pop up if a nest is left untreated for an extended period.
Getting rid of carpenter ants ensures that your home will stay safe from their burrows. Professional carpenter ant control is the most effective way to kill carpenter ants and stop their colonization in its tracks.
Call us today to treat or prevent your carpenter ant problem so you and your family can rest assured the structural integrity of your Washington DC home will be safe. We are the top Washington DC carpenter ant control company.
The technician arrived on time and was very professional.
21 years.
We've used Capitol Pest Control for several years and are pleased with everything about the company - Excellent, polite and smart technicians; prompt and efficient service; fair prices. Our next door neighbors recommended them (they've been customers for much longer) and we're so glad we took their advice and signed on.
Capitol Pest guarantees its treatment plan. If for whatever reason you have any new carpenter ant problems or other covered pests, we will treat at your convenience and at no additional cost to you.
The barriers we put in place to protect your home and family against pests will naturally break down over time. This is why over the course of the year we will regularly reapply treatments as well as re-inspect for new conditions, avenues and sources of pests to ensure your home is protected. For more details on our treatment schedule read our Home Protection Plan page.
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