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Appearance and Size Facts

Although many carpenter ant species occur in Florida, most are considered to be arboreal and not of much concern
The Florida, Tortugas and compact carpenter ants are those which are known to become structural pests
Although these ants nest in wood, they are not wood-destroying
Usually seek out wood that has previously been damaged by insects or water
Size: Ranges from 1/10 inch (Compact Carpenter ant workers) to 3/4 inch (Florida Carpenter ant alates)

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Behavior & Habitat

Florida's temperate and humid conditions provide significantly increased insect and pest activity as compared to most areas of The US. The lack of a cold season allows pests to thrive and multiply all year long. Learn more about your pest here.

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Signs of Infestation

Pests provide a variety of warning signs that vary from species to species. Some may leave subtle clues while others may cause major structural damage resulting in thousands of dollars in repairs. Learn more to protect your home and family.

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Preventative Pest Tips

There are many things we can do to prevent pests from controlling our environment. Caulking cracks that pests can crawl through, maintaining sanitary conditions to deny pests a food source and eliminating any structure wood content with the earth are just a few.

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