Carpenter ants are often confused for termites due to their similar wood-destroying habits, but they have distinct ...

Carpenter ants, which include more than a thousand species in the genus Camponotus, nest in wood and can be destructive to buildings. (Much like termites, which cause far more severe damage.) ...

“We classify carpenter ants in our industry as a wood-destroying organism. They’re grouped in with the likes of termites, powderpost beetles, and other pests that damage wood infrastructure.