If you find where ants are entering your home, use soapy water or a solution of vinegar and water to wipe up their trail.

or are carpenter ants (Camponotus) at play? Given how, at first glance, these ants can pass off as termites, as they are ...

There are many species of carpenter ants, but those most common in the South are black carpenter ants (Camponotus pennsylvanicus), which are a dull black color, and Florida carpenter ants ...

Carpenter ants, which include more than a thousand species in the genus Camponotus, nest in wood and can be destructive to buildings. (Much like termites, which cause far more severe damage.) ...

Perri Ormont Blumberg is a contributing writer at USA TODAY Homefront specializing in home improvement, home design and real estate. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, the Wall Street ...

Get estimates from pest control professionals near you. Droppings, mud tunnels and discarded wings are common signs of termite infestation. Chemical termiticides are the most common solution, but ...

My project investigates pheromonal communication and aphid-ant interactions in the western carpenter ant (WCA), Camponotus modoc. WCAs are significant structural pests, causing damage by excavating ...

Spring is kicking into high gear with pleasant temperatures, blooming gardens and plenty of rain. But as the season gets warmer, insect activity can quickly become a nuisance in and around your home.