of larvae of beetles in the genus Attagenus (Coleoptera: Dermestidae). This includes the black carpet beetle, a cosmopolitan pest. See http://www.uku.fi/~holopain/stt/apellio2\\... for an image (please note - this is meant to demonstrate a generic example - this particular species may not occur in Canada). The adult beetles are small, blackish and relatively non-descript - see http://www.usda.gov/gipsa/tech-servsup/i\\... for an image and http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/fabric/bla\\... for a fact sheet that includes control recommendations. Perhaps the apartment had woolen-based carpeting before it was renovated. If such was the case, that could have been the source of the infestation. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV. #344 Hello pest experts, We have found ants crawling across our kitchen floor and on cabinet doors. We cant figure out where they are coming from, but there was a big thaw this week, spring has just arrived. Please tell me they ARE NOT carpenter ants. this ant is approximately 8-11mm in length, including antennas. His little antennas have 'elbows' right in the middle and are usually at 90 degree angles. I had to squish him a little bit so I could get a good picture of him. Thanks for your help, Jaytee in Montreal ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Your description and the characteristics visible in the photo indicate this is likely a carpenter ant. The smoothly rounded thorax, reddish tinge in the legs and large mandibles are typical of the Modoc species found in the west. There are similar species in eastern and central Canada. A local pest professional can give you