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From $220.<\/span>\n\n<div style=\"background:var(--bg2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\"><div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"bc\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/\">Pests<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/ants\/\">Ants<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"color:var(--txt)\">Carpenter Ant<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"hero\" aria-labelledby=\"cap-h1\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"hero-in\">\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"badge rv\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M2 20h20M5 20V8l7-5 7 5v12\"\/><\/svg>Not Termites &middot; Timber Damage Risk &middot; Moisture-Related<\/span>\n      <h1 class=\"h1 rv d1\" id=\"cap-h1\">Carpenter Ant Control <span class=\"g\">Brisbane<\/span><\/h1>\n      <p class=\"sub rv d2\">Carpenter ants excavate nesting galleries inside moist or damaged timber. Commonly confused with termites but require entirely different treatment. Treatment locates the parent nest, applies residual dust, and addresses the moisture source attracting the colony. From $220.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"ctas rv d3\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\" class=\"btn btn-g\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M21 15a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z\"\/><\/svg>Get a Quote<\/a>\n        <a href=\"tel:0406178471\" class=\"btn btn-gw\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.69 12a19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 3.6 1.21h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l.87-.87a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>0406&nbsp;178&nbsp;471<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-snap rv d2\">\n      <div class=\"hs-hd\">At a Glance<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Standard treatment<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">from $220<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Extensive damage<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">from $320<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Same as termites?<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">No. Different treatment.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Eats wood?<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">No. Excavates only.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Warranty<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">90 days<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- IDENTIFICATION -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"id-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Identification<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"id-h\">Identifying Carpenter Ants<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Getting the identification right before treatment is important. The correct treatment for carpenter ants will not work on termites and vice versa. If you are unsure which pest you have, book a <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/inspections\/timber-pest\/\" style=\"color:var(--g)\">timber pest inspection<\/a> before proceeding.<\/p>\n    <div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-top:20px\">\n      <div class=\"sg rv d1\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Size: 12-15mm<\/h3><p>Carpenter ants are large insects, significantly bigger than the common black garden ant (2-3mm) and much larger than termites (3-5mm). If the insect you are seeing is over 10mm, it is almost certainly not a termite.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg rv d2\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 2c-1 3-4 4-4 8a4 4 0 0 0 8 0c0-4-3-5-4-8z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Colour: Black or black and red<\/h3><p>Most Queensland carpenter ants are fully black or have a red-orange thorax (the midsection). The specific species in Brisbane is typically Camponotus nigriceps or related species. The red and black colouring is distinctive.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg rv d3\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 5c0 7 7 7 7 7s-7 0-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Pinched waist and bent antennae<\/h3><p>Carpenter ants have a very distinctly narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen, creating a pinched waist. Antennae are bent (elbowed). Both features distinguish them clearly from termites, which have a broad body connection and straight antennae.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg rv d4\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Frass: Clean wood shavings, not mud<\/h3><p>The most reliable identification sign. Carpenter ants push clean wood shavings (frass) out of the nest entrance. The frass looks like pale sawdust mixed with dead ant body parts and debris. Termites produce a mud-like material and do not push clean shavings. Finding frass at the base of a timber member is strong evidence of carpenter ants.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- VS TERMITES -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"vs-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Carpenter Ants vs Termites<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"vs-h\">Carpenter Ants vs Termites: Key Differences<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">This is the most common misidentification in Brisbane timber pest calls. Treatment for one will not work on the other. If you have any doubt, book an inspection before treatment. See our full <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/termites\/\" style=\"color:var(--g)\">termite page<\/a> for termite identification.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"compare-grid\">\n      <div class=\"cg rv d1\">\n        <span class=\"cg-hd cap\">Carpenter Ant (Camponotus spp.)<\/span>\n        <h3>What You Will See<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"cg-rows\">\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Size<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">12-15mm. Clearly visible to the naked eye.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Black, or black with red thorax.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Waist<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Distinctly pinched (narrow).<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Antennae<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Bent (elbowed).<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Damage sign<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Clean wood shavings (frass) pushed from entry hole.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Eats wood?<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">No. Excavates galleries but does not eat wood.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Active<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Nocturnal foragers visible at night. Worker ants seen outside.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Treatment<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Residual dust + spray. NOT termiticide.<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"cg rv d2\">\n        <span class=\"cg-hd ter\">Termite (Coptotermes, Nasutitermes spp.)<\/span>\n        <h3>What You Will See<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"cg-rows\">\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Size<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">3-5mm. Very small, pale white to cream.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Pale white to cream. Workers avoid light.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Waist<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Broad connection between thorax and abdomen.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Antennae<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Straight, bead-like.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Damage sign<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Mud tubes on walls, hollow-sounding timber, no frass.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Eats wood?<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Yes. Cellulose in timber is their food source.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Active<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Hidden inside timber. Workers never seen in open unless disturbed.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"cg-row\"><span class=\"cg-lbl\">Treatment<\/span><span class=\"cg-val\">Termidor SC, Altriset, or baiting system. NOT ant treatment.<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"body-sm rv\" style=\"color:var(--txt3);margin-top:12px\">Unsure which pest you have? Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/inspections\/timber-pest\/\" style=\"color:var(--g)\">timber pest inspection<\/a>. We will confirm the species before any treatment begins.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- SIGNS OF INFESTATION -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"signs-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Signs of Infestation<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"signs-h\">Signs of Carpenter Ant Infestation in Brisbane Homes<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Carpenter ants are nocturnal and the nest itself is hidden inside timber. The signs below are the most reliable indicators of an active infestation. Older Brisbane homes with Queenslander framing and high-set stumped construction are most commonly affected.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"signs-grid\">\n      <div class=\"sg rv d1\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Frass at the base of timber members<\/h3><p>Piles of pale sawdust-like material beneath window sills, door frames, stump tops, and roof rafters. Often mixed with dead insect parts. The most reliable sign of an active colony inside the timber.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg rv d2\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Large ants at night in ceiling or roof space<\/h3><p>Carpenter ants forage at night. Hearing activity in the roof space or seeing large ants inside the house at night around light sources is a common first indication of a roof void colony.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg rv d3\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Hollow sound when knocking on timber<\/h3><p>Timber containing carpenter ant galleries sounds hollow when tapped with a screwdriver handle. The galleries run with the grain of the timber and can be extensive in advanced infestations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg rv d4\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5c0 7 7 7 7 7s-7 0-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Winged ants (alates) in spring<\/h3><p>Mature colonies produce winged reproductive ants that swarm in spring. Winged carpenter ants seen emerging from ceiling fixtures, wall outlets, or window frames in spring indicate a well-established colony inside the structure.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- DAMAGE TYPES -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg3\" aria-labelledby=\"dmg-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Damage<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"dmg-h\">Timber Damage Caused by Carpenter Ants<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Carpenter ants do not eat wood for food. They excavate smooth-walled galleries for nesting. The damage they cause is structural, not digestive. They are attracted to timber that is already moist, decayed, or weather-damaged, which means their presence often signals an underlying moisture problem.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"dmg-layout\">\n      <div class=\"dmg-list\">\n        <div class=\"dl rv d1\"><div class=\"dl-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M2 20h20M5 20V8l7-5 7 5v12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Roof rafter galleries<\/h3><p>Galleries running parallel to the grain in roof rafters. Most common in Brisbane Queenslander homes where rafters are exposed to moisture from roof leaks or inadequate ventilation in the roof void.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dl rv d2\"><div class=\"dl-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Window and door frame excavation<\/h3><p>Window sills and door frames in older Brisbane homes often accumulate moisture from condensation and inadequate sealing. Carpenter ants colonise the softened timber and can hollow out entire frame sections.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dl rv d3\"><div class=\"dl-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Stump and bearer damage<\/h3><p>Timber stumps and bearers in high-set Brisbane homes are prone to moisture contact from soil and ground-level condensation. Carpenter ants establishing in stumps can extend the colony into the floor bearers above.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dl rv d4\"><div class=\"dl-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Decking and outdoor timber<\/h3><p>Outdoor decking, pergola posts, and timber fencing in Brisbane gardens are exposed to weather and frequently develop moisture damage that carpenter ants exploit. Colonies in outdoor timber can migrate into the house via connected framing.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"dmg-note rv d2\">\n        <div class=\"dn-hd\">The Moisture Connection<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dn-txt\">Carpenter ants in Brisbane almost always select timber that already has a moisture problem. Finding carpenter ants in a structural timber member is often as much a signal about moisture ingress as it is about the ant infestation itself.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dn-items\">\n          <div class=\"dn-item warn\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg>Treating the ants without addressing the moisture source allows reinfestation. The same timber remains attractive to new colonies.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"dn-item good\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>We identify moisture sources during treatment and advise on the building work needed to address them.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"dn-item good\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Where the timber damage is significant, we advise whether a builder assessment is warranted before and after treatment.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"dn-item warn\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg>Carpenter ant presence in load-bearing members warrants a structural assessment regardless of the ant treatment outcome.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- TREATMENT PROCESS -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"treat-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Treatment Process<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"treat-h\">Carpenter Ant Treatment Process<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Carpenter ant treatment differs from standard ant treatment. The goal is to locate the parent nest inside the timber, apply a residual dust that transfers through the colony, and address entry points to prevent reinfestation.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"treat-steps rv\">\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-num\">Stage 1<\/div><div class=\"ts-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"8\"\/><line x1=\"21\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16.65\" y2=\"16.65\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Nest Location<\/h3><p>Inspection of all timber members showing frass, hollow sound, or moisture damage. Roof void and subfloor accessed where present. Foraging trails tracked back to entry points. Nest location confirmed before treatment.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-num\">Stage 2<\/div><div class=\"ts-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M8 3H5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v3m18 0V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-3M3 16v3a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h3m8 0h3a2 2 0 0 0 2-2v-3\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Dust Treatment<\/h3><p>Permethrin or Diatomaceous earth dust injected directly into gallery entry holes and applied to all confirmed nest areas via the roof void or subfloor. Dust tracks through the colony as ants groom themselves and nestmates.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-num\">Stage 3<\/div><div class=\"ts-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Perimeter Spray<\/h3><p>Residual spray to all external entry points, window and door frames, weep holes, and external perimeter. Prevents foragers returning from outside and deters new colonies from entering the treated timber members.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-num\">Stage 4<\/div><div class=\"ts-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5c0 7 7 7 7 7s-7 0-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Moisture Advice<\/h3><p>Identified moisture sources (roof leaks, rising damp, plumbing leaks) are noted in the service report with recommendations for the building or plumbing work required to address them and prevent reinfestation.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PRICING -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"price-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Pricing<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"price-h\">Carpenter Ant Treatment Cost Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Prices include full inspection, dust treatment, perimeter spray, and 90-day warranty. Properties requiring subfloor or roof void access for treatment are at the higher end of the range. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/ant-treatment-cost\/\" style=\"color:var(--g)\">ant pricing guide<\/a> for a full breakdown.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"price-grid\">\n      <div class=\"pr rv d1\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">Standard Treatment<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$220<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Inspection, dust treatment, perimeter spray, and report. Includes roof void or subfloor access where present.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr rv d2\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">Extensive Infestation<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$320<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Multiple timber members or large Queenslander. Full structural inspection, dual-zone treatment, and detailed report. Builder referral where warranted.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FAQ -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">FAQ<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"faq-h\">Carpenter Ant FAQ<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-list\" id=\"faq\">\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Are carpenter ants the same as termites?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">No. Carpenter ants and termites are completely different insects requiring completely different treatment. Carpenter ants are 12-15mm, have a pinched waist, bent antennae, and leave clean wood shavings. Termites are 3-5mm, pale, have straight antennae, and leave mud-like material. Carpenter ants excavate galleries for nesting but do not eat wood. Termites eat wood as food. If you are unsure, book a <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/inspections\/timber-pest\/\">timber pest inspection<\/a> before any treatment.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How do I identify carpenter ants?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Carpenter ants are 12-15mm, black or black with a red thorax, with a pinched waist and bent antennae. The most reliable identification sign is frass: clean wood shavings mixed with dead insect parts pushed from the nest entry hole. This looks like pale sawdust and is the key visual difference from termite damage. If the pest you are seeing is large and you find clean shavings nearby, it is almost certainly a carpenter ant, not a termite.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How serious is carpenter ant damage?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Carpenter ant damage is a genuine structural concern that develops over years rather than months. Large established colonies can excavate significant galleries in roof rafters, wall studs, and floor joists. Their presence in structural timber almost always signals underlying moisture damage, which may represent a separate structural issue. A large colony in a load-bearing member warrants a structural assessment regardless of the ant treatment.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Is carpenter ant treatment different to termite treatment?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Yes, completely different. Carpenter ant treatment uses residual dust injected into galleries and residual spray to foraging routes. Termite treatment uses registered termiticide applied as a soil barrier, timber injection, or baiting system. Applying termite treatment for carpenter ants and vice versa will not work. If you are unsure which pest you have, call 0406 178 471 or book an inspection before committing to treatment.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Will timber repairs be needed after treatment?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">It depends on the extent of the damage. Minor gallery excavation in sound timber does not usually require repair once the colony is eliminated and the moisture source is fixed. Significant excavation in load-bearing members may require a structural assessment and builder repair. 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