True or False: Carpenter ants use their strong mandibles to consume wood as they enlarge their nests.

The correct response is that carpenter ants do not consume wood in the same way termites do; instead, they primarily use their strong mandibles to excavate and carve out galleries in wood to create their nests. This process does not involve eating the wood but rather removing it. Carpenter ants feed on a variety of other organic materials, including sweets, proteins, and fats, especially when they are foraging. Therefore, the statement that they consume wood to enlarge their nests is not accurate, thus making the answer true or false; in this case, false is the appropriate choice. Understanding the feeding habits of carpenter ants is important for effectively managing and preventing infestations, as their behavior differs significantly from that of wood-destroying pests like termites.