Advance Carpenter Ant Bait is a bait that is scattered around piles of wood, around structures or in the home, Ficam W and Cynoff are excellent pesticides used for immediate kill and long term control of carpenter ants and many other insect pests. If damage to fire wood is extensive, simply dispose of the wood. The first step in carpenter ant control should always include mechanical modifications to the structure and environment. The object is to reduce the avenues available for carpenter ants to enter a home or structure, as well as removing possible food and water sources. If any tree limbs are in contact with the roof, cut them back.
Carpenter ants can easily drop to a structure from tree limbs as high as five feet above the roof.
Move firewood away from the house. Keep firewood elevated so as not to have direct contact with the soil. Seal cracks along foundations, siding, windows and doors with caulk and install fine mesh screens over crawl space and attic vents. Insects need water in addition to food and eliminating sources of water will make an area less attractive to carpenter ants. If necessary, fix plumbing leaks, reroute air conditioner drains and make sure sprinkler heads are properly adjusted.