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carpenter ant
noun
: an ant (especially genus Camponotus) that gnaws galleries especially in dead or decaying wood
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Consider ongoing pest control treatments: General pest control treatments from companies like Orkin can help keep carpenter bees at bay, as well as prevent infestation from other insects, like carpenter ants, termites and more.
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 21 May 2026
With carpenter ants, time is of the essence.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
They are often confused with carpenter ants, but termites have broader waists and even wings.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Nests tucked into corners or under joists can also cause damage by trapping moisture and attracting secondary pests such as carpenter ants and termites.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 21 May 2026
With carpenter ants, time is of the essence.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
They are often confused with carpenter ants, but termites have broader waists and even wings.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Nests tucked into corners or under joists can also cause damage by trapping moisture and attracting secondary pests such as carpenter ants and termites.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carpenter ant
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“Carpenter ant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpenter%20ant. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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