When you’re talking about keeping carpenter ants out of your Minneapolis home, an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure – and the best prevention is to have regular service by the trained experts from Abra Kadabra. However, you can do your part in protecting your home by repairing any water damage you may have, keeping your gutters clean and free of debris and moving wood piles away from your structure. Anything you can do to keep moisture levels down will go a long way in preventing carpenter ants from taking up residence in or around your home.