When Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey in 2012 she left a path of destruction in her wake. Communities throughout the state as well as neighboring states have undergone extensive repairs to their homes and businesses. While water and debris removal were top priority, now many residents and business owners are faced with the remains of the trees that once stood proudly around their property. While many trees were forced to the ground, many more were sheared off at different levels, leaving massive wounds to the trees.
As time has progressed, damaged trees have become a magnet for carpenter ants. Trees that have fallen, and those that still stand damaged, are riddled with carpenter ants which are enjoying the opportunity to expand their colonies. Carpenter ants work diligently to strip the bark off of the trees in large chunks, which will be seen littering the bottom of the tree trunk. Upon inspection of the tree you will notice sawdust like material surrounding the tree and holes where carpenter ants of all sizes come and go as they perform their daily tasks. If they weren’t so dangerous to have around, carpenter ants would be amazing to observe.
Carpenter ants invading a damaged tree may not initially appear to be a problem for a home or business owner. As the colony grows in numbers, so will their need for space and the creation of more galleries and food sources. Carpenter ants have been known to travel up to ¼ of an acre away from their nesting site to forage for food and scout for an additional nesting site. Any home or business that is in close proximity to the carpenter ant nest is subject to an invasion from the wood destroying pests.
A Monmouth County, NJ exterminator can help to keep carpenter ants away from your house by inspecting for all types of pests and by providing a barrier treatment to keep all types of pests out of your home. Call Allison Pest Control today for fast and professional help with your pest problems.