Many people think of carpenter ants as being large. In reality, there are thirty possible sizes for carpenter ants. Another area of confusion is the winged ants. Carpenter Ants, as well as other ants, have a segment of their population known as the reproductive stage. These flying ants are often confused with winged termite reproductives.
Carpenter Ants are very common in areas that have a high water table.
These ants frequently seek out high moisture areas in and around structures. Though not always the case, when carpenter ants are found in a structure, they are there because of a moisture problem somewhere. Carpenter Ants will nest either in damp wood or close to it. They may also be found in hollow areas such as hollow doors and curtain rods. Ants will nest in attics near clogged gutters or areas that have been subject to water leaks.