Carpenter Ants in Rental: Notify Landlord, Monitor Trails

Large black ants in Atlanta rental = likely carpenter ants. Few indoors = foragers. Trails between house and yard = nest in walls (damage risk).

Tenant Actions

1. Inform landlord in writing.
2. Don't spray—disrupts trails, hinders pro treatment.
3. Note if ants trail consistently (same path daily).
4. Landlord should hire licensed pest control.

Risk Level

• Few foragers: low concern.
• Trailing ants: structural inspection needed.
• Sawdust piles: active damage.

Document everything.