If you see large ants with wings on your property, you might be dealing with flying carpenter ants. While not all ants in the nest have wings, some are part of a special reproductive caste born to spread to new areas. These winged carpenter ants are in charge of producing offspring to expand the colony.
What kind of carpenter ants have wings?
Flying Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ant swarmers have two sets of wings. These wings are located on their thorax above their waist, and a typical swamer's front pair of wings extends longer than those in the rear. These ants are larger than the other ants of the colony, too.
How do you get rid of carpenter ants with wings?
The best way to get rid of flying ants is to attack the source – the colony. Set a bait by mixing a sweet substance like honey with borax powder.
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Tackle the problem immediately
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Tackle the problem immediately
- Use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the swarms. ...
- If you notice ants crawling or flying, kill them with a pesticide spray.
