True or False: Carpenter ant galleries contain mud and fecal matter like termite galleries.

Carpenter ant galleries do not contain mud and fecal matter like termite galleries do. Unlike termites, which consume wood and create mud-like tunnels enriched with their feces, carpenter ants do not feed on wood. Instead, they excavate wood to create smooth, clean galleries for their nests. This behavior results in galleries that are devoid of the debris typically associated with termite activity, making it easy to distinguish between the two types of pests. Consequently, the correct response is that the statement is false. The unique characteristics of carpenter ant galleries are key in pest identification and management strategies in pest control practices.