There are many types of carpenter ants throughout the U.S. measuring in size from one-quarter inch (about the width of a pencil) for a worker carpenter ant to three-quarters of an inch (about the size of a quarter) for a queen carpenter ant. Each colony is established by a single, fertilized queen.
Alexandria Average Weather. 1  The highest monthly average temperature in Alexandria for August is 79 degrees. 2  The lowest monthly average temperature in Alexandria for February is 38 degrees.  The most monthly precipitation in Alexandria occurs in June with 5.8 inches.
Virginia Beach Weather. The climate of Virginia Beach can be considered humid subtropical, due to the moderating effect of the ocean. However, winters can bring prolonged cold periods, but snow is quite rare. Summers are hot and humid with warm evenings. The mean annual temperature is 60F (15C), with an average annual snowfall of 7.4 inches and an average annual rainfall of 45 inches.