Named due to their light colored feet on their dark bodies, white-footed ants are commonly around â…› inch in diameter. They can thrive in urban or rural environments and prefer nesting in moist places in or around the home. They will often invade homes looking for sweet liquids and water and can become a nuisance
At 7-12 mm long, twig ants are larger than most ants. They can often be found feeding on vegetation or foraging for live insects. They are dark-orange with dull shading and look similar to wasps in appearance. Look for help from professional pest control if you encounter these in or around your home.
Trap Jaw ants use their jaws to hunt and kill their prey. They live in warmer subtropical and tropical climates. They are dark brown in color and are 2-3 mm in size. They love to nest in homes and gardens, meaning you shouldn’t hesitate to contact your local pest control company to keep them out
Also known as pavement ants, Tetramorium ants are introduced pests in North America and are native to Europe. They are dark brown to black and typically around â…› of an inch long. These ants eat almost anything and usually nest in ground-level masonry but can make a home out of anywhere in your home.
The Tawny Asian Ant is a type of crazy ant. (Yes, you read that correctly!) Tawny (crazy) Asian Ant have become quite the nuisance in the Southern US, where they are most prevalent. They tend to swarm in large numbers, often displacing other ant species. With these ants present, it can often be unbearable to
RIFA’s, or Red Imported Fire Ants, have become a major nuisance in the United States since becoming accidentally introduced from South America. They can range greatly in size and are known for their extremely painful, stinging bite. They are red in color and create large colonies that can span multiple properties. Don’t wait until it’s
Ghost ants are very small, typically coming in at less than 1/16 of an inch. Named after their pale bodies with dark heads, they can be very hard to combat once they’ve spread and created large colonies. They love to nest under items lying on the ground, and regular inspections are needed to keep up
Regarded as one of the most pervasive and pesky ant species, big-headed ants are ⅛ to ¼ of an inch. They are reddish brown in color and come in two varieties, the major and minor workers. They are soil nesters and can commonly make a home under logs, rocks, or even planters. Their nests are
Typically between 2.2 and 2.8 mm long, Argentine ants are experts in squeezing into small places. Mulch and other ground debris are among their favorite habitats, and they can expand rapidly. Just ten ants can start new colonies that will quickly number in the thousands. The ants are omnivores and will eat almost anything they
Ranging from 1/8 to 1/4 inch, acrobat ants can be black or brown in color. They gain their names from the way they raise their abdomen when disturbed. Acrobat ants can be commonly found nesting in rotting wood. They feast on a variety of foods, but aphids and mealybugs are especially common. Any rotten wood
