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Carpenter ant queen

Carpenter ant queen

Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension


Description: 1/2 - 5/8 inch long.

Where/When: Typically found singly outdoors and indoors from April to June.

Significance: This newly mated queen is searching for a site to start a nest and is not part of an established colony. It is just a nuisance when you find one in or around your home.

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