Crazy Ant
Summary
Erratic, fast movement
Interior
Kitchens, bathrooms, wall voids, and potted plants
Exterior
Under rocks, logs, and mulch
Common Signs Of Infestation
Erratic trails of ants
Services Needs
Included in the general pest control program
Clean up food sources, seal entry points
Fire Ants
Summary
Aggressive, painful stings
Interior
Rarely found indoors unless nesting materials are present
Exterior
Mounds in open areas, lawns, and gardens, also some species of fire ants will have smaller mounds near a structure.
Common Signs Of Infestation
Visible mounds, swarming ants
Services Needs
Requires specialty services for complete eradication
Avoid disturbing mounds, keep children and pets away
Ghost Ant
Summary
Known for fast movement and small size.
Interior
Kitchens, bathrooms, wall voids, and potted plants.
Exterior
Under stones, logs, and mulch.
Common Signs Of Infestation
Tiny ants in trails, especially near moisture.
Services Needs
These ants are included in our general pest control services.
Clean food spills, seal cracks and crevices
Thief Ant
Summary
Often nests near other ants to steal food
Interior
Near greasy or high-protein foods, kitchens
Exterior
Under rocks, logs, and mulch
Common Signs Of Infestation
Tiny ants near food, especially protein sources
Services Needs
Included in the general pest control program
Clean up food sources, store food in sealed containers
Velvet Ant
Summary
Velvet ants are actually a type of wasp, with females being wingless and resembling ants. They are known for their painful sting. Males have wings and can fly.
Interior
Rarely enter homes; typically found outdoors.
Exterior
Found in dry, sandy areas, often near the nests of ground-nesting bees and wasps, where they lay their eggs.
Common Signs Of Infestation
Sightings of brightly colored, large "ants" moving quickly on the ground. Females are often observed during the day, especially in warm weather.
Services Needs
Generally do not require pest control unless posing a risk due to their painful sting. Caution should be used around them, and professional help may be needed if found in large numbers.
Not typically needed unless they are found in high-traffic areas. Identifying and avoiding nesting sites is advised.
Acrobat Ant
Summary
Often nests in moist environments
Interior
Wall voids, insulation, and moist areas
Exterior
Under stones, logs, and mulch
Common Signs Of Infestation
Trails of ants, heart-shaped abdomen when viewed from above
Services Needs
Included in the general pest control program
Clean up food sources, seal cracks and crevices
Pavement Ant
Summary
Often found in cracks of pavement
Interior
Under floors, inside walls, and insulation
Exterior
Sidewalks, driveways, and building foundations
Common Signs Of Infestation
Small piles of soil or sand, trails of ants
Services Needs
Included in the general pest control program
Clean up food sources, store food in sealed containers
Argentine Ant
Summary
Highly invasive, forms large colonies
Interior
Kitchens, bathrooms, wall voids, and under floors
Exterior
Near moist areas, under stones, logs, pavers and mulch
Common Signs Of Infestation
Trails of ants, especially around food sources and long large trails around property.
Services Needs
These ants are part of our general pest control services.
Clean up food sources, seal entry points.
Carpenter Ant
Summary
Excavates wood to create nests
Interior
Wall voids, hollow doors, and insulation
Exterior
Dead trees, firewood, wooden structures
Common Signs Of Infestation
Wood shavings, rustling noises in walls
Services Needs
Requires a specialty service.
See our preparation sheet
Harvester Ant
Summary
Known for collecting seeds
Interior
Rarely found indoors
Exterior
Dry, open areas, fields, and garden
Common Signs Of Infestation
Large, bare soil areas, trails of ants
Services Needs
These are included in out general pest control services
Avoid disturbing nests, keep children and pets away.
Little Black Ant
Summary
Forms large colonies, known for rapid spread
Interior
Kitchens, bathrooms, wall voids
Exterior
Under rocks, logs, and in decaying wood
Common Signs Of Infestation
Trails of tiny black ants
Services Needs
Included in the general pest control program
Clean up food sources, store food in sealed containers
Odorous House Ant
Summary
Emits a rotten coconut smell when crushed
Interior
Near food sources, sinks, and pipes, in areas that are warm/humid.
Exterior
Under rocks, logs, mulch, and debris
Common Signs Of Infestation
Trails of ants, especially near sweet foods.
Services Needs
Included in the general pest control program.
Clean food spills, store food in sealed containers.
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