big black ants

[rockyroller]

with a forest nearby, why would carpenter ants (& relatives) want anything to do with a wood frame house?

 

[Cycleops]

Could the clue be in the name?
I should find a way to get rid of them before they get their saws out.

 

[I like Skol]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter_ant

I think it's time you called pest control!

 

[rockyroller]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter_ant

I think it's time you called pest control!

thank you yes, I did
did some remediation on my own
did some research
looked up a nearby professional
further actions may be necessary

 

[Drago]

Could the clue be in the name?
I should find a way to get rid of them before they get their saws out.

No no no. They get the name from their love of The Carpenters.