Common Ant Species

• Auburn and 1/8 inch long or less.
• Establish nests indoors.
• Year-round problem.
• Forage during the day and night.
• Food preferences are grease and meat.
  

• Brown to dark brown with beige legs and 1/4 inch long or less.
• Nests found in soil and in masonry walls of homes.
• Commonly found in yard, gardens and around home foundations.
• Feed on plant and animal materials.
  

• Cause structural damage.
• Black or black and red and 3/8 to 1/2 inch long.
• Primarily nest in soil moisture-damaged wood.
• Colonies found indoors and become active in Spring.
• Workers forage indoors and outdoors.
  

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