I used to live there Gregg almost 40 years ago, I know.
You guys have more Qualified WDI’s down there, that is why the Carpenter Ant remains infamous. :mrgreen:
Black carpenter ants are omnivorous. The ant achieves pest status when a colony invades the wood of a house, damaging its integrity.
They favor moist wood as a habitat.
If winged ants are seen, there is a colony not far behind, so do not ignore this important warning sign. Structural damage can be intense by the time external damage is visible, such as sawdust or bubbling paint.
Unlike termites, they do not eat wood, they just like to tunnel and make a home in the easy to chew wood, because it is moist.
So could one call it a wood destroying insect? Only if given the right opportunity and condition, unlike termites where if it is cellulose fiber, it is free for all. Usually, the water intrusions has already cause more problems and damage than the Carpenter Ants. They just like to make a home in the moist conditions. :mrgreen: