How do I get rid of them? I read some labels for carpenter ant poisons, but most state only for black carpenter ants, so I think I need something specific for the red and brown ones, but I can't seem to find anything online about how to rid red carpenter ants from my premises.

Thanks for your replies!

btw-I live in zone 5 Indiana/Michigan border.

I'm afraid that you'll need to find out if they are coming into your home to forage for available food and water, or if they've created nesting sites. Carpenter ants eat a wide variety of foods, many of which can be found in a home pantry. They are also known for their sweet tooth.

The ants commonly make their large nests outside in rotting trees, and make foraging visits inside a home. You'll want to locate the site of such nests and set up bait stations nearby. Then you'll need to do everything you can to exclude further visits.

If you suspect that they have set up housekeeping in the home, you'll still need to find out where so that you can determine the extent of damage. Carpenter ants don't eat wood, but they do tunnel through it and make channels in it. Sawdust is a sign of carpenter ant activity.

I urge you to do some self educating about these insects. There is ample information on the web to be found by typing the words 'carpenter ants' into google or another similar search engine.