If you can't locate the nest, apply the dust in areas where ... Prevention is key in reducing the impact of carpenter ants in ...

“Once a worker finds food, it takes it back to the nest ... find that single Cheerio or cookie that fell out of the package in the back of the pantry.” You may see ants anywhere in your home ...

Baits work best for black ants, as other species don't take them so enthusiastically. They’re worth trying where you can’t find the nest, or when the nest is inaccessible, such as when it's in a wall.