Carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) are black ants of an unusually large size that live all over the world. They get their name because they chew through wood to construct tunnels (called galleries) for their nests. There are...

To find a carpenter ant (Camponotus spp.) nest, you first need to know what you’re looking for. These black or red ants are large; in fact, carpenter ant queens can get up to an...

Carpenter ants (Camponotus genus) are black or reddish-colored ants that can be found all over the world. These ants, which are unusually large, create nests in wood, which is how they get their name. If you believe...

Carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) are one of the larger ant species in the United States with workers ranging ¼–½ inches long and queens measuring ¾–1 inches in total length. Typically black or red in color, carpenter...