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Pavement Ants
Pavement ants are small ants about 1/8th inch long
and dark brown to black in color. They are
found throughout the eastern half of the
US and are a major pest in the upper Midwest.
The name for this ant comes from its habit
of nesting under sidewalks and driveways
and piling dirt removed from the nest in
a mound on top of the pavement.
In addition to nesting under sidewalks,
pavement ants colonies can be found under
other items lying on top of the ground,
including stones, logs, boards, bricks and
patio blocks. They may nest in open soil
close to building foundations or under mulch
in landscaped beds. Only rarely do the ants
nest indoors in walls, under floors or in
insulation.
Control of pavement ants should begin
with an attempt to locate the nest site.
Ants entering buildings from outdoors can
be discouraged by sealing as many cracks
and gaps in exterior walls as possible.
Also, correct poor foundation drainage and
repair water leaks.
Odorous House Ants
Odorous house ants are small ants about 1/8th inch
long and dark brown in color. They are found
throughout the US and in spite of their
name, are only an occasional pest in the
house. Their name comes from the disagreeable
odor similar to the smell of rotten coconuts
that is given off when the worker ants are
crushed.
Odorous house ants commonly nest outdoors
in the soil under stones, logs, mulch, debris
and other items. They will also nest indoors
in wall and floor voids, particularly in
moist or warm areas. If only a few workers
(wingless ants) are observed in the house
it is an indication that they are nesting
outdoors and entering the house in search
of food. If winged swarmers are found indoors,
or if workers are consistently seen in great
abundance, it likely indicates they are
nesting within the house.
Control of odorous house ants should begin
with an attempt to locate the origin of
the ants. Careful and frequent observation
may be necessary to develop an opinion about
the source. Ants entering from outdoors
can be discouraged by sealing as many cracks
and gaps in exterior walls as possible.
Pharaoh Ants
Pharaoh ants are very small in size, and light yellow
to red in color with black markings on abdomen.
Due to their extremely small size, they
can be found in a diversity of places, appearing
suddenly. They have a wide range of foraging
and their nest are usually well hidden. They are
very persistent, with large colonies.
Inside they are usually found in the kitchen
and bathrooms, but workers are seen trailing
along window sills, and baseboards. They
can also be spotted near sources of water
in the kitchen and bathrooms, counter tops,
toilets,drains and sinks. They prefer to
nest in recessed areas like wall voids,under
some appliance, wall outlets, under carpet
for protection, but they can also nest outdoors
in lawns and gardens.
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