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Harvard
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Jun 17, 2013

Carpenter Ants take out RV....

That might be the headline if I do not do something now. Carpenter Ants have moved into a very large (and old) spruce tree right next to where we park our RV. This colony has already been responsible for downing an 80 foot spruce a few years ago. Fortunately we were snowbirding when the tree actually fell.

Do you have any suggestions on how to stop this onslaught? Thanks.

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  • lryrob9301's avatar
    lryrob9301
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2013
    I don't think carpenter ants will be phased by Terro. You need something a bit stronger, I would suggest "AMDPRO" granules, available at Home Depot or Lowes. You sprinkle it on the ground where you see the ant hills or trails. Works in 24 to 48 hours usually. A second application may be needed on a large colony.
  • camperpaul's avatar
    camperpaul
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2013
    Terro. The ants love it and carry it back to feed the queen.

    It takes about a week and the entire nest is dead.
  • path1's avatar
    path1
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2013
    1/2 of our house was eaten by those things. A lot of info on them on internet, amasing how much damage these things do. After replacing window trim on 4 windows and some framing now they are under control. After getting them under control and trying different things Terro liquid bait seems to worked the best for us.

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