What Do Carpenter Ants Eat? (Not Wood!)
Quick answer Carpenter ants are opportunistic feeders drawn to something sweet and rich protein. Despite the misleading name, they do not eat wood—they only tunnel through it for nesting. Their preferred targets include the following: Sugary Substances: They crave honeydew, the aphid excrement left by plant-dwelling insects, plus honey, syrup, sugar, and jelly. This…
