Odorous House Ants

Odorous House Ants – Dark Brown to black approximately 1/8\” long. When disturbed they move erratically and emit an unpleasant odor when crushed.

Colonies can have over 100,000. can become a nuisance when foraging in homes. Environmental conditions or excessive rainfall cause them to move indoors. Odorous house ants give off an unpleasant smell when crushed; some people compare it to rotten coconuts. foods are Sweets, especially honeydew, and insects. When honeydew is in short supply, odorous house ants can forage indoors for sweets and other foods, including meats.

Will nest In soil under stones, boards, patio blocks, mulching plastic, and nearly any other object laying on the ground. They can nest in homes in walls voids and under floors. Odorous house ants do not cause structural damage to buildings