Pavement Ants
Color: Dark brown to blackish
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented; oval
Size: 1/8″
Pavement ants get their name because they make their nests in or under cracks in pavement. They can infest structures.
Habits
These ants will eat almost anything, including insects, seeds, honeydew, honey, bread, meats, nuts and cheese.
Habitat
These ants live in or under pavement cracks.
Threats
These ants do not pose a public health risk, but they can contaminate food and should be avoided.
Odorous House Ants
Color: Brown or black
Legs: 6
Shape: Segmented; oval
Size: 1/16-1/8
This ant gets its name from the strong, rotten coconut-like smell it gives off when crushed. These tiny insects range in size from one-sixteenth of an inch to one-eighth of an inch long.
Habits
Odorous house ants like to eat sweets, especially melon.
Habitat
Typically living for several years, these ants make their homes in exposed soil and wall cracks.
Threats
These ants do not pose a public health risk, but they can contaminate food and should be avoided.
