Black Carpenter Ant

Typically found in woodland areas, nesting in dead logs, stumps, or hollow trees; they frequently invade wooden structures, especially moisture-damaged wood.

Omnivorous; they eat plant juices, honeydew from aphids, other insects, and protein or sugar-based food scraps in human homes. They do not eat wood.

They are primarily nocturnal foragers. Unlike termites, they do not eat wood but excavate it to create smooth galleries for nesting. They exhibit complex social structures with a single queen.

Risks include significant structural damage to homes and buildings if nests are left untreated. Benefits include their role as decomposers in nature, breaking down dead wood, and acting as a food source for other wildlife.