carpenter ant
noun[C]
uk/ˈkɑː.pɪn.tər ˌænt/us/ˈkɑːr.pɪn.t̬ɚ ˌænt/atypeofant(= a verysmallinsectthatlivesinlargeand well-organizedsocialgroups)thatbitesholesinwoodinordertobuiltitsnestthere:
Carpenterantsburrowintowoodtocreatetheirhome.
Welostseveral ofouroaktreestocarpenterants.
- Gardeningexpertsrecommendplantingpeppermintaroundyourdecktodetercarpenterants.
- Check thetreesforsignsofdiseaseorinjury:fungi,rottingbranchstubs,carpenterants.
- Weconsultedapestcontroltechnicianon what to do aboutcarpenterants.
- Hestudiedgroupsofcarpenterantsin Chile.
Insect names
- anopheles
- ant
- aphid
- beastie
- bedbug
- damselfly
- deathwatch beetle
- dragonfly
- dust mite
- earwig
- insect
- jigger
- ladybird
- lice
- lightning bug
- sow bug
- spider mite
- stick insect
- swallowtail
- termite