Van Helsing entered an old oak, where tunnels crisscrossed the bark like ancient blueprints. “Carpenter ants don’t eat wood—they hollow it out to build nests,” he explained. “They can weaken trees and wooden structures, but they also recycle dead wood in forests.”
He tapped the tree and watched ants emerge, carrying bits of wood chips. “No chemicals here—let’s use baits with boric acid to protect the urban forest.”
Entomology Nugget 🧠
Carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) are large ants that excavate wood to build nests. Unlike termites, they don’t eat wood but can cause structural damage.
Quiz Time!
What do carpenter ants use wood for?
A) Food
B) Nesting tunnels
C) Larvae feeding
D) Decoration
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