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Common Types of Ants & Control Solutions

Ants play an important role in your local ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean they should feel welcome at your backyard picnic, or in your pantry.

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Ant Control

Ants play an important role in your local ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean they should feel welcome at your backyard picnic, or in your pantry. Left unchecked, ants can infest unsealed food, spread germs, or damage infrastructure.

Read on to learn about common types of ants, tips for managing ants on your property, and about your options for professional ant pest control.

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Ant Fun Fact💭🐜

There are more ants on Earth than any other creature! There are an estimated 2.5 million ants for every human.

Common Types of Ants

There are thousands of different species of ants around the world. Ants common to North America include:

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are large, typically black ants that can cause structural damage to wood. Unlike termites, they don’t eat wood but hollow it out to build nests. They're often found in damp, decaying wood, which is why they’re commonly seen in trees, decks, and homes with water damage.

Pavement Ants

Pavement ants are small brown to black ants that are often found nesting under pavement, sidewalks, and driveways. They invade homes through cracks, especially during hot or wet weather. Pavement ants are omnivorous and will eat almost anything, making them a common household pest.

Pharaoh Ants

Pharaoh ants are tiny yellow or light brown ants known to carry bacteria. They’re also difficult to control because they form multiple colonies. Pharaoh ants can feed on a wide variety of food, from sugary substances to grease.

Army Ants

These nomadic ants form large colonies that march across the landscape, consuming everything in their path. They forage but are also predatory. Army ants are attracted to warm, moist environments. This is why they often invade homes in search of food and shelter. Army ants are nomadic and do not form permanent nests.

Odorous House Ants

These small brown or black ants get their name from the strong and rotten odor they emit when crushed. They often invade homes in search of food and tend to nest near sources of moisture like water heaters, sinks, and leaky pipes. Once they’re inside, it can be hard to get rid of them, as colonies have multiple queens and multiple nests.

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Tips for Managing Ants on Your Property

You can deter ants from taking up residence in your yard or invading your home by:

  • Draining standing water – Ants are attracted to moisture, so remove any standing water in your yard. Fix leaky hoses or faucets and maintain good drainage to reduce moisture levels. Ants will also seek moisture inside your home. To prevent an infestation, promptly fix leaky pipes, clogged drains, or areas with excess humidity in your home.
  • Keeping your yard clean – Regularly mowing the grass and trimming bushes near your home’s foundation can prevent these spaces from becoming a haven for ants.
  • Sealing cracks and entry points – Inspect your home’s foundation, windows, and doors for cracks or gaps. Use caulk to seal these openings.
  • Using natural deterrents – Some natural deterrents, such as vinegar, lemon juice, coffee grounds, and cinnamon, can help prevent ant infestations. Spread these around the perimeter of your yard or home to stop ants from entering.
  • Sealing food containers – Store food in airtight containers, especially sweet or greasy food. Clean up crumbs and spills quickly to avoid attracting ants.
  • Regularly cleaning your kitchen and dining areas – Sweep, vacuum, and wipe down countertops and floors to remove food particles that might attract ants.

Take Action Against Ants

Ants are small but persistent when it comes to finding food, water, and shelter. Sometimes, that might mean your yard or home. Our Squad Home Shield pest package is the best ant control option to deter these pests and keep them away. Your local Squad® will perform a perimeter spray that will help prevent ants from getting inside. It will also target areas where ants thrive outside to kill them on contact and continue to deter them for up to 21 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ants

Why do ants come inside the home?

Ants come indoors in search of food, water, and shelter. Even small crumbs or spills can attract ants, and they often enter homes through cracks, gaps, and windows.

What do ants eat?

Ants are omnivores and eat everything from fallen snack crumbs and sugary substances to other insects! Different species may have specific preferences; for example, sugar ants love sweets, while others may prefer greasy or protein-rich foods.

Do ants bite or sting?

Only a few kinds of ants bite or sting people. Fire ants can deliver painful, even dangerous stings. Others, such as carpenter ants, may bite, but this is usually not dangerous (though it may cause discomfort). Biting ants do not inject venom like stinging ants.

How much weight can an ant carry?

Short answer: a lot. Ants can typically walk off with objects 50 times their body weight. This is like a 180-pound man lifting a grand piano off the ground and carrying it outside. Ants are this powerful because they have proportionally larger muscles than humans and an exoskeleton that provides powerful support. Further, many species work together to carry objects too heavy for a single ant, like a stick of beef jerky, pooling their strength to deliver a large food scrap to their nest.

How many types of ants are there?

There are 12,000 species of ants worldwide. Ants can be found in almost every habitat, from cracked-dry deserts to lush, humid rainforests.

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