Ants

Pavement ants, Tetramorium immigrans, are originally from Europe but since introduced into North America. They are also known as immigrant ants. They are small ants, only measuring about 0.3 cm … Read more

Black carpenter ants, Camponotus pennsylvanicus, are found across North America. How did the carpenter ant get its name? They nest inside wood. Named after their behavior of chewing into wood … Read more

Black garden ants, Lasius niger, which are found in North America, parts of Asia, and Europe, are common ants. This specific type of ant is extremely hearty and can live … Read more

Black cocktail ants, Crematogaster peringueyi, are found in Southern Africa. They are about 5 cm (0.2 inches) in length. Do black cocktail ants have nests? These species have very distinctive … Read more

Yellow crazy ants, Anoplolepis gracilipes, are also known as long-legged ants. They originate in Asia and are now found in many tropical regions. Are yellow crazy ants an invasive species? … Read more

Odorous house ants, Tapinoma sessile, are also known as sugar ants, stink ants, and coconut ants. They are small ants measuring 3.3 mm (1/8 inch) at most and native to … Read more

Giant red bull ants, Myrmecia gulosa, also known simply as giant bull ants, are a species of ant found in Australia. Are giant red bull ants aggressive? Red bull ants … Read more

The pharaoh ant, Monomorium pharaonis, is found worldwide. How did the pharaoh ant get its name? They are named after the plagues of Egypt. Found in the book of Exodus … Read more

Ant’s are constantly crawling on your carpet. But you’re not sure how to get rid of them. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ll go over how … Read more

The Jack jumper ant, Myrmecia pilosula, also known as a hopper ant, is found in Australia and is a species of bull ant. They are a medium-sized ant measuring around … Read more