Carpenter Ants

JNAPS

Hi, I just found Carpenter ants going up my oak tree in the front yard. I followed them across the yard away from the house and into some bushes. Not sure where they're going from there just yet. I'm gonna follow more tomorrow.. My question is, I put out some advance carpenter ant bait, but they're not going for it. I've used this before and they've gone after it, but not this time. Any ideas why? Do they only look for food at certain times?

joecaption

Not sure what your point is. If there not eating the home then there not doing any harm.

JNAPS

They're getting to close to the house and I don't want to end up infested again. And no, I don't have any leaks or moisture in the house. I had a huge nest in a wall in the living room once and I want to make sure it doesn't happen again anywhere in the house. Thanks!!

jamjr74

I have read that carpenter ants will be attracted to proteins and sugars but usually not at the same time. I believe the granular bait is a protein and they may be looking for a sugar base instead. The gel baits like DuPont advion work well and are sugar based.

JNAPS

Thanks for the info. I've tried both and they don't go for either.

PAbugman

We have no luck with bait for carpenter ants. Occasionally they will go for gels/liquids voraciously but that’s not good enough. We like and are successful with a fipronil based product on the exterior and Phantom inside.

jamjr74

Try DuPont advion gel. Works great for me.