Carpenter Ants

[Buck Hartley, CMI]

Do you think that this might be carpenter ant dust?? I did not see any wood damage or body parts. Some wood rot in this area on the exterior?

Thanks!

[James F. McKee]

got any other pictures Buck? where was that shot in the house...basement? attic?....almost looks like blown in insulation to me in that picture....jim

[Buck Hartley, CMI]

In the corner of the basement, behind the insulation at the rim joist. Only pic I have.

[James F. McKee]

well in that location you well may be right Buck...especially if there are exterior signs, probably a safe bet....

[Larry D. Kage]

Yes, it does look like carpenter ant frass.

http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...=&aqi=&start=0

[Buck Hartley, CMI]

Jim.

I call it! Thanks!

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Buck, you only need to remember that Carpenter Ant Frass will be the color of whatever they are tunneling into, cause they don't eat wood and moisture is a problem because that is why they are there to begin with. Look around for more clues.
Recommend further evaluation by WDO specialists rather than call it wrong.