(Image credit: Shutterstock) It's that time of year when ants become a real problem, foraging for food and water as the spring warmth wakes them up. These smart pests are persistent. I should know, I've been sealing up gaps around my home to stop them coming in for what feels like forever at this point. But, while my problem at the moment is just little black ants, I'm always on the lookout for a more sinister pest – carpenter ants. Much like carpenter bees , they've earned their name because they love wood. That love of wood can become a real problem for you as a homeowner, going from a small problem to devastating structural damage very quickly. So, here's everything you need to know about these pests from identifying them to getting rid. What are carpenter ants? A carpenter bee drilling into wood (Image credit: Shutterstock) Your regular everyday ant is usually small, black and harmless.…