Thursday, July 14, 2011

ODOROUS HOUSE ANT

ODOROUS
HOUSE ANT



The
Odorous House Ant is a common household pest distributed nearly throughout the
U.S.  This brownish to black ant is
frequently confused with the argentine ant but can be easily distinguished by
its darker color and the fact that the front of its abdomen overhangs and hides
its flat petiole or node.  The Odorous
House Ant got its name from the fact that it gives off a very characteristic,
pungent, and unpleasant coconut-like odor when crushed.



            The Odorous House Ant colonies may be composed of several
hundred or up to 100,000 ants with many queens. 
Inside these ants usually construct their nests near moisture in wall
voids especially around hot water pipes and heaters, around sinks, and
cupboards.  Outside they are often found
in the nest of larger ants, in exposed soil, but mostly under objects like:
stacked lumber, firewood, bricks, rocks, stones, or pavers.  These ants prefer sweets but also eat live
and dead insects and foods with high protein content and grease such as meat
and cheese.



            When disturbed the Odorous House Ants run around in an
erratic manner with their gaster/abdomens raised up similar to the acrobatic
ant.



            Control of these ants is based mainly on the success of
finding the nests outdoors.  Collier Pest
Control's outdoor perimeter treatment is very successful in eliminating the
Odorous House Ants as well as other problem invading pests.



            Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control today for a full explanation of
the Odorous House Ant or any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com 
Don't let unwanted pests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida's
lifestyle.  Remember Florida does not
have to be shared with insects. 


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