
Argentine Ants
(Linepithema humile)
Argentine ant colonies can grow to monumental size. Their colony borders sometimes cover entire habitats…

Pavement Ants
(Tetramorium caespitum)
Pavement ants get their name because they make their nests in or under cracks in pavement…

Odorous House Ants
(Tapinoma sessile)
This ant gets its name from the strong, rotten coconut-like smell it gives off when crushed…

Carpenter Ants
(Camponotus species)
Carpenter ants get their name because they excavate wood in order to build their nests…

Red Imported Fire Ants
(Solenopsis invicta)
Red imported fire ants nest in soil and build mound nests. They can infest
garages…