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Medium Threat Season: Spring – Fall
Carpenter Ants & Pavement Ants
ANTS
Minnesota's most common household pest. Carpenter ants can cause structural damage; pavement ants invade kitchens and pantries.
SIGNS OF INFESTATION
- Sawdust-like frass near wood structures
- Trails of ants along walls or countertops
- Winged ants (swarmers) indoors in spring
- Hollow-sounding wood
FAST FACTS
Carpenter ants don't eat wood — they tunnel through it to nest.
A single colony can contain up to 10,000 workers.
They're most active at night.
Pavement ant colonies can have multiple queens.
PREVENTION TIPS
- Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and foundations.
- Keep firewood stored away from the house.
- Fix moisture problems — carpenter ants prefer damp wood.
- Keep food sealed and counters clean.
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