When compared to the challenge of eliminating bed bug infestations, ants
are probably the next in line. With over 570 different kinds of ants in the United States, fewer than 30 types infest our buildings, with 10 types considered important pest species. Some are nocturnal and some forage for food during daylight hours. Here in the Northeast, we regularly encounter carpenter, pavement, Citronella, Pharaoh, and acrobatic ants. Of these, carpenter ants can cause structural damage to a home or commercial building.