This large black ant is known as the Carpenter Ant. Carpenter Ants are one of the largest ants we have in the United States. Their range is throughout our country. In addition to the traditional large Black Carpenter Ant, there is the Florida Carpenter Ant. These ants are smaller, travel less than their cousins, and have a wide range of colors including yellow, red, light to dark brown and black.
Carpenter Ants are unique.
Chewing on wood structures and in voids for nesting. An ability to identify leaky, damp wood and voids. An ability to avoid chemically treated areas and find new ways into a structure . Carpenter Ants are a problem when they forage into your home. You may see only one or two an evening, but even this small amount means you have a nest or infestation which needs attention.