Essen Pest Control offers professional Carpenter-ant control, treatment & removal services in Ottawa, Toronto, and neighbouring cities. We are a government-approved carpenter ant and pest control company. If you are facing a carpenter ant infestation, we recommend you seek the professional carpenter ant removal services from Essen Pest Control to get rid of them.

Why choose Essen Pest Control?

• Essen Pest Control is a trustworthy name in domestic and commercial Carpenter Ants control for over 21 years.
• Government approved, licensed, insured, and bonded pest control company.
• Fully trained and experienced professionals who attend to your needs effectively.
• Quality service and affordable pricing.

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PEST INFO: CARPENTER ANTS

Carpenter ants (scientific name: Camponotus) are large ants found in many forested parts of the world. They build nests inside wood (preferably dead, damp wood) — creating galleries chewed out with their mandibles. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not consume the wood. They may hollow out sections of trees. Carpenter ants also nest in wood that is decaying or moist inside of our home, such as in bathrooms or under sinks and dishwashers.

The common way for carpenter ants to enter homes or offices is through wet or damaged wood. They may also enter via cracks around windows and doors. The problem with carpenter-ant infestations is that they generally go unnoticed until it's too late. Moreover, the damage caused by carpenter ants is often confused with termite damage. Therefore, carpenter-ant infestations many a time become costly situations that are not easily remedied.

Signs of Carpenter-Ant Infestation

• Saw-dust–type piles of wood shavings, generally found under wooden areas such as baseboards, door-jams, and window sills.
• When swarmer carpenter ants shed wings — and you find such wings near window sills, baseboards, or vents — that may indicate an infestation.
• If you hear rustling noises inside walls or hollow doors, or if winged ants emerge from ceilings, walls, or other hidden crevices — these are strong signs of carpenter-ant infestation.

Carpenter ants are a leading structural pest in Canada, known for excavating smooth tunnels inside moisture-damaged or decaying wood. Their colony expansion, satellite nests, and nocturnal foraging behaviour make them difficult to detect without professional assessment.

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Homeowners in Toronto and Ottawa should never ignore early signs of carpenter ant activity—delaying treatment allows colonies to grow, increases structural risk, and drives up repair costs. Professional intervention ensures accurate identification, complete nest elimination, and long-term protection.

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Our certified and highly experienced technicians provide industry-standard carpenter ant inspections, moisture-source detection, and targeted treatments that stop the infestation at its origin. Contact us today for trusted, results-driven carpenter ant control backed by proven methods and years of field expertise.

If you are concerned about carpenter ants in your home or business premises, contact a reputable pest control company like Essen Pest Control. Our Services:

• Bed Bug Extermination/Control
• Mice Control/Extermination
• Ant Treatments/Control Services
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• Expert Termite Control
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Our service area includes Ottawa, ON, Toronto and the surrounding areas. For carpenter-ant removal and pest control in Ottawa,
ON — call 613-804-7378 now!