{"title":"How to get rid of carpenter ants | Non-toxic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to get rid of carpenter ants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpenter ants are the big black ants you find near windows, decks and damp wood. They are the ones that can actually damage a home. They do not eat wood the way termites do. They tunnel through it to build their nest, which is why finding and treating the nest matters far more than the stray foragers you notice indoors. Here is how to stop them without dousing your home in synthetic poison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy carpenter ants show up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpenter ants look for wood that is already soft from moisture, so a leaky roof, a damp sill or old water damage is an open invitation. They often nest outdoors in a stump or woodpile and send foragers inside. Sometimes they build a satellite nest in a wet wall void. Large ants near your home at dusk, faint rustling in walls or small piles of sawdust-like shavings all point to a nest nearby. (More on the how and why: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-ants\"\u003eHow to get rid of ants in the house\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/insects\/ants-ants-everywhere-heres-what-to-know-and-where-to-turn\"\u003eAnts are everywhere: what to know and where to turn\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe non-toxic fix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray\"\u003eSix Feet Under\u003c\/a\u003e kills carpenter ants on contact with plant-based active ingredients and wiping afterward erases the trail. Puff \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder\"\u003eDust to Dust\u003c\/a\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e into wall voids, cracks and the gaps where foragers travel so the powder reaches the nest. To keep new foragers from getting in, prepare \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/six-feet-under-barricade-household-insect-kit\"\u003eBarricade\u003c\/a\u003e according to label directions, attach the sprayer and treat the perimeter of your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShut carpenter ants down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFind the nest:\u003c\/strong\u003e follow foragers at dusk toward walls, decks or damp wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry the wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e fix leaks and replace water-damaged wood so there is nothing to nest in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreat the voids:\u003c\/strong\u003e puff Dust to Dust into wall gaps and cracks near the activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing the perimeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e treat the foundation and exterior of your home with Barricade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to get rid of ants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/ants-control-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eNon-toxic ants control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop non-toxic ant control →\u003c\/strong\u003e browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/ants\"\u003eAnt control collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"insect-buster","title":"Insect Buster: Targeted Insect Powder Applicator - Works with Dust to Dust or any Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDisperse insect powders with precision using this meticulously engineered bulb duster, saving you time and money on pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":42471887503578,"sku":"IB-SML-08","price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 oz","offer_id":42471887470810,"sku":"IB-LRG-14","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/The-Insect-Buster-Bulb-Duster-small.jpg?v=1762439476"},{"product_id":"six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray","title":"Six Feet Under: Indoor \u0026 Outdoor Insect Killer \u0026 Repellant - Fast-Acting (24 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur clean kill formula is a biodegradable blend of active plant-derived ingredients, and it's proven to kill ants, roaches, insect larvae, beetles, moths, flies, fleas, and 50+ other bugs—fast. 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