Odorous House Ants
Description:
Color: Brown or black
Legs: Six
Shape: Segmented; oval
Size: 1/16-1/8"
Antennae: Yes
Flight: No
Prevention:
Eliminate standing water. Pests such as odorous house ants are attracted to moisture. Keep tree branches and other plants cut back from the house. Make sure that there are no cracks or little openings around the bottom of your house. Make sure that firewood and building materials are not stored next to your home. Pests like to build nests in stacks of wood.


