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What is an Odorous House Ant?
- The odorous house ant gets its name from the strong, rotten coconut-like smell it gives off when crushed. These tiny brown ants range in size from one-sixteenth of an inch to one-eighth of an inch long.
Pest Stats
- Color: Brown to black
- Legs: 6
- Shape: Segmented; oval
- Size: 1/16 – 1/8
- Antennae: Yes
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Habits
These house ants like to eat sweets and are especially fond of honeydew. They are known to move their nests every three months or so in response to rain.
Habitat
Indoors, these house ants nest near moisture sources, such as in wall voids near hot water pipes, in heaters, beneath leaky fixtures and inside wood damaged by termites. Outside, odorous ants are often found in exposed soil or under stacks of firewood.
Threats
These ants are not a public health risk, but they are frequently found invading homes. They can contaminate food and cause a great deal of general annoyance.
Contact PMi to schedule an experienced technician to quickly eliminate odorous house ant activity in your home.
Odorous House Ant Prevention
Remove sources of standing water and food debris to help insulate your home against odorous house ant activity. Trimming back trees and shrubs away from exterior walls will also reduce ant activity in and around your home. Keep firewood and other materials away from the building perimeter to limit ant harborage locations.
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