Which ant species excavates wood to create nests but does not eat wood?

Carpenter Ant | Termite | Honey Bee | Bumble Bee

Which habitat do carpenter ants prefer for nesting?

Moist decaying wood and structural timbers | Deep ocean | Alpine peaks | Desert flats

Which sign indicates carpenter ant activity in a building?

Sawdust-like frass and nocturnal foraging workers | Large hoof prints | Shells on shore | Bird nests

What do carpenter ants commonly feed on?

Insects, honeydew, and household foods | wood | soil | rocks

Which prevention reduces carpenter ant nesting in structures?

Repair leaks, remove rotting wood, and seal entry points | burn wood | feed ants | ignore them

Quiz Answers

Carpenter Ant. Carpenter ants excavate wood to create nests but do not consume wood like termites.

Moist decaying wood and structural timbers. They prefer moist decaying wood and sometimes structural timbers for nesting.

Sawdust-like frass and nocturnal worker activity indicate carpenter ants.

Insects, honeydew, and household foods. They feed on insects, honeydew, and household food scraps rather than wood.

Repair leaks, remove rotting wood, and seal entry points. Repairing leaks and removing rotting wood reduces nesting opportunities.

Quiz Level Rated Medium for Advanced Minds about Insect