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Color: Dark brown to black
Size: 1/16 to 1/8 inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented, oval

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, store food in sealed containers

Color: Yellow to light brown
Size: 1/32 to 1/16 inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented, oval

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

Color: Dark brown to black
Size: 1/8 inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented, oval

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

Color: Red to reddish-brown
Size: 1/4 to 1/2 inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented, oval

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.

Color: Reddish-brown
Size: 1/8 to 1/4 inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented, oval

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

Color: Bright red or orange with black markings; some species are black and white.
Size: About 1/2″ to 1″ inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Wingless, ant-like body covered in dense, velvety hair

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.

Color: Light to dark brown
Size: 1/16 to 1/4 inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented, oval

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.

Color: Shiny black
Size: 1/16 inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented, oval

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

Color: Pale, almost translucent with dark head and thorax
Size: 1/16 inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented, oval

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

Color: Light brown to black
Size: 1/16 to 1/8 inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Heart-shaped abdomen

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

Color: Black or red and black
Size: 1/4 to 1/2 inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented, oval

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

Color: Brown or black
Size: 1/16 to 1/8 inch long
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented, oval

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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