As February chills fade, Puget Sound homeowners start eyeing spring yard work. But carpenter ants don’t wait—they’re already active in our damp climate. These large black ants tunnel through moist wood, weakening structures in attics, crawlspaces, and siding. AAA Pest Control, with 40+ years serving Seattle, Tacoma, and beyond, recommends spring carpenter ant prevention now to avoid costly repairs.
Signs include sawdust-like frass, ant trails at night, or winged ants indoors signaling mature colonies. Moisture from winter rains makes our region prime territory.
Prevention Tip 1: Reduce Moisture Sources
Fix leaks, improve ventilation in damp areas, and ensure proper drainage. Carpenter ants love softened wood near leaky pipes or poor grading.
Fix leaks, improve ventilation in damp areas, and ensure proper drainage. Carpenter ants love softened wood near leaky pipes or poor grading.
Prevention Tip 2: Eliminate Food and Nesting Sites
Keep food sealed, clean spills, and move firewood 20+ feet from your home. Trim vegetation touching structures.
Keep food sealed, clean spills, and move firewood 20+ feet from your home. Trim vegetation touching structures.
Prevention Tip 3: Professional Early Detection
Our free inspections locate nests before visible damage. We use eco-friendly baits and treatments for effective, safe control—with our satisfaction guarantee.
Our free inspections locate nests before visible damage. We use eco-friendly baits and treatments for effective, safe control—with our satisfaction guarantee.
A recent Auburn client avoided major structural issues by acting early.
Don’t let spring carpenter ant prevention wait—contact us today.
Protect your home from spring carpenter ants. Visit aaapest.com or call 253-854-7117 for a free inspection.