Carpenter ants are commonly found in Sydney. They are seven to twelve millimeter in length and their colour varies from black to brown. They mostly nest in the decayed woods. Sometimes they are found in soil as well. They eat foods like insects, honeydew and household wastes. If you want to prevent the infestation of carpenter ants, make sure you follow the suggestions below.
 

Eliminate the sources of moisture
 

This is a big thing, which you need to keep in mind if you really want to get rid of carpenter ants from your residence or commercial space. Here are some suggestions for eliminating moisture:
 

• Seal or fix the leaks, which allow water into the house. Check your walls and roof for leaks and look for signs of improper seal around windows. 

• Keep the attics, crawl spaces and basements well-ventilated

• Fix the leaky pipes 

• Clean the clogged gutters for eliminating the runoff water
 

Seal the cracks, crevices and entry points 
 

If the carpenter ants are not being able to get in or out of your residence or commercial office area, the indoor satellite colonies, which are being fed by the bigger outside colonies will then become isolated and die soon. Check the outside portion of your home or office for holes, cracks and such other small spaces, which allow the passage for the ants. Focus on the areas of the exterior walls, which are close to the foundation or ground and seal holes you find with strong putty or caulk. Also, make sure to inspect around the points where electrical and water lines enter the home or commercial space because these are the points that are more susceptible to ant infestation. 
 

Eliminate all kinds of wood materials that are near your home or office
 

Carpenter ants generally like to make their nests in wood. So, if you find any wood that’s exposed to moisture outside your office or residential area and infested with ants, eliminate them or carefully move or dispose of those sources of wood in order to keep these pests from making their way in. The places where you need to look to find these woods include stumps, the branches of old trees that touch your living or office area, firewood piles and piles of yard wastes.
 

Install an artificial barrier
 

If carpenter ants have become a constant problem, put some stones or trip of gravel around your home or official area. This will act as a barrier zone, which is inhospitable to the carpenter ants. This may discourage them from entering your house through the holes that are near the foundation. However, get in touch with the most professional pest services in North Shore, Sydney for the affordability and practicability of this kind of project at your office or house.  They will not only give you suggestions regarding this; they can also help you prevent any elimination.