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There are a multitude of subspecies of ants, including carpenter ants that are real pests due to the fact that they are able to gnaw wood. The presence of 2 or 3 individuals in a house is often the beginning of an infestation. In this case, they should be eliminated as quickly as possible. Exterminator in Montreal shows you how to get there.<\/p>\n\n

Screening<\/h2>\n\n

The first step in an extermination of carpenter ants<\/strong> is to play detective in search of clues.<\/p>\n\n

First clue<\/h3>\n\n

During the winter<\/strong> period, these insects walk around houses. Indeed, outside, where extreme cold reigns, these ants are forced to go into diapause. This is a state where they are very inactive if not completely inactive. So, if you find these critters at home during the winter, you are almost certain to face an invasion. That is the first clue.<\/p>\n\n

Second clue<\/h3>\n\n

The second clue is to find piles of sawdust in places in the house. Indeed, to have a cozy nest where to live, carpenter ants<\/strong> dig wood. However, they do not feed on it, but reject it in the form of sawdust.<\/p>\n\n

Inspect the different areas of the house where moisture is present, as these insects could be present. Carpenter ants can be found anywhere the frame is unprotected or in contact with the ground. You can probe the wood in the house to make sure it does not contain sawdust. To do this, use a screwdriver.<\/p>\n\n

Discovering the colony<\/h2>\n\n

A colony of ants in the house<\/strong> can be discovered by following the line of these insects<\/strong>. Generally, ants use clotheslines or electrical wires to access their colony. The latter can be established in the hollow spaces of the walls, behind books stored in the library, in the attic, etc. <\/p>\n\n

Elimination of the Queen<\/h2>\n\n

The survival of an entire colony of carpenter ants<\/strong> depends on that of their queen. Indeed, it is the only one that gives birth to all the members of the mother colony. It is also the one that gives birth to the members of the satellite colonies. For that, it must be eliminated. By means of a bait made equally of borax and sugar, it is possible to eliminate this queen.<\/p>\n\n

Unfortunately, the Queen is never exposed. Then, it will be necessary to spread the bait to the places frequented by the workers. These will transport them to the colony where the queen is. She and all the other ants<\/strong> in the colony will eat it and die afterwards. Then the anthill will definitely go out.<\/p>\n\n

Perform physical interventions<\/h2>\n\n

It is not enough to eliminate the entire colony to be sure that you are completely out of trouble. You should also take the following actions:<\/p>\n\n