Technomyrmex albipes Size About 1/8-inch long Color Black, with pale tarsal segments at the end of all six legs, giving it its name. Behavior White-footed ants may develop huge colonies containing thousands of workers and numerous queens. A colony of white-footed ants can number up to one million individuals. This species may be difficult to …
Monomorium pharaonis Size Very small, about 1/8-inch in length and may easily be confused with several other types of pest ants. Color Yellow Behavior This pest ant can be very difficult to control and eliminate. When foraging worker ants are killed by residual treatments, the colony will fracture or split into two or more colonies …
Tetramorium caespitum Size About 1/8-inch long. Color Brown. Behavior Individual pavement colonies can often be controlled using ant baits, but perimeter inspection and treatment are commonly necessary for long-term relief. This ant’s name is derived from its preference for nesting in soil next to and beneath slabs, sidewalks, patios, and driveways. Colonies are usually easy …
Tapinoma sessile Size About 1/8-inch long. Color Brown. Behavior Odorous house ants may develop huge colonies containing thousands of workers and numerous queens. This species may be difficult to control and does not feed much on ant baits. The keys to control are to find the colonies and subcolonies and treat them directly. Regular inspections …
Monomorium minimum Size Workers of this species measure about 1/8-inch in length. Colonies contain multiple queens who are 2 to 3 times larger than the workers. Color Black Behavior Little black ants are usually seen around homes following well-defined trails between the nest and food and water sources. They feed on a wide variety of …
Tapinoma melanocephalum Size Tiny, usually less than 1/16-inch in length. Color Pale, with a dark head and abdomen. Behavior Ghost ants may develop huge colonies containing thousands of workers and numerous queens. This species may be difficult to control and does not feed much on ant baits. The keys to control are to find the …
Ssolenopsis invicta Size There are many sizes of workers in the colony, ranging from 1/8-inch to almost 3/8-inch in length. Color Reddish brown. Behavior Fire ants pose a health risk to anyone venturing into areas where the ants are found. Although the vast majority of stings result only in a raised welt that may develop …
Paratrechina longicornis Size 1/8-inch long, with extremely long legs and antennae. Color Black. Behavior Crazy ants may develop huge colonies containing thousands of workers and numerous queens. Crazy ants are common in all the Gulf Coast states from Florida to Texas and can be found in parts of Arizona and in commercial buildings in a …
Camponotus spp. Size Up to 5/8-inch long. Color Varies from black, brown and black, red and black, to light brown depending on the species. The two most common pest species are black in color. Behavior Carpenter ants feed on a wide variety of foods, especially other insects. The favored food of adults is the sweet …
Linepithema humile Size Workers of this species are about 1/8-inch in length. Color Varies from dark brown to black, and the body is often shiny in appearance. Behavior The colonies of Argentine ants can grow quite large and contain tens of thousands of workers and numerous queens. Each colony will be divided into subcolonies located …
