Do carpenter ants bite?

Yes. When their nests are disturbed, carpenter ants bite in defense. Due to their large size, the bite can be painful and potentially break the skin. Carpenter ants also spray a defensive chemical of formic acid, which they can spray into the bite wound, further increasing the pain. read more

Reasons Carpenter Ants Bite. Carpenter ants do not seek humans to bite. However, the very territorial ant will bite to defend its nest. When provoked, the carpenter ant uses its wood-cutting mandibles to bite and potentially ward off an intruder. Appearance of Bite Marks. Carpenter ants are large and leave sizable bite marks with the following characteristics: May break the skin. read more