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Pavement Ants
Pavement ants are a common invasive species found across the US. They get their name from where they are commonly found nesting and foraging for food. Pavement ants seek a wide variety of food, including anything sweet. Both inside and outside your property, these ants can become a problem for homeowners if not targeted properly and treated quickly.
Pavement ants are a common invasive species found across the US. They get their name from where they are commonly found nesting and foraging for food. Pavement ants seek a wide variety of food, including anything sweet. Both inside and outside your property, these ants can become a problem for homeowners if not targeted properly and treated quickly.
Characteristics
The pavement ant workers are about 2.5–4 mm long and vary in color from dark brown to black, with lines on their heads and thorax. The pedicel, which connects the thorax and abdomen, has two segments. The posterior thorax has two spines that project upward to the rear, and they carry a stinger in the last abdominal segment.
Harborage
Most colonies are located under sidewalks, building slabs, and large rocks. Ants enter buildings through cracks in foundation walls and interior slabs. It is common to see sand piles and small soil particles in structures near cracks in concrete slabs or at the top of foundation walls where the ants deposit debris from excavated nests. Similar piles are seen in the warmer months at the cracks in sidewalks.
Treatment
How we treat Pavement Ants
Our experts utilize baits when targeting pavement ants and work to eliminate entire nests. We work to identify where the issue stems from and fix the infestation at its source.
Our pest experts take a tailored approach when treating your property and work to ensure that your concerns are addressed and your home is protected, inside and out. We’re dedicated to providing you with peace of mind and making sure you enjoy your home.
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