Odorous House Ants

Odorous house ants and larvae – Also called “stink ants” because they smell when squished. These ants like sweets – and pet food!
Preventing Odorous House Ant Invasion
To prevent an odorous house ant home invasion it is important to keep a tidy home and to clean up after all food spills. By eliminating food and entry sources a homeowner can help to reduce an odorous house ant infestation. When these methods are not enough, it may be best to call a professional pest control company.Damage done by Odorous House Ants
The odorous house ant usually arrives in the home directly from your home garden. Damage occurs as the odorous house ant transports and protects aphids on garden plants. These aphids not only feed directly on the infected plant, additionally they increase the rate of disease, and can infect a variety of species.Controlling Odorous House Ants with professional products and technique

Odorous House ants feeding on honeydew from aphids.
Biology of the Odorous House Ant
Odorous house ants are roughly one eight of an inch in length. This species of ant will often nest inside of houses, usually in the wall voids and can occur in other enclosed areas as well. They are dark brown to black in color and are known for making long trails in the direction of a food source.
Odorous House ants transporting their larvae.
The Odorous House Ant, Disease and Infection
By tracking dirt and soot on their bodies, the Odorous House Ants can facilitate the spread allergies and disease.Odorous House Ant Food Sources
The odorous house ant’s diet comes from an assortment of sources, which can be found in the interior and exterior of a home. These ants are attracted to many household food items, such as sweets, soda, water and a variety of food crumbs. A favorite food source of this species is Aphid Honeydew. These ants have been known to protect and even transport aphids from plant to plant. Click here to see Odorous House Ants in a hickory nutHabitat and Range of Odorous House Ants
Odorous house ants have been found to be indigenous to North America. These ants have been found to live in regions up to 10,500 ft above sea level. Exteriorly of a home, these ants will build nests in loose soil and sometimes tree bark. Interiorly, these ants like to nest in moist areas such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens near water faucets.Customer assistance in Odorous House Ant Control
Odorous house ants often make noticeable trails which can lead a pest control technician to their nest location. By locating the source of these ants, it can significantly increase the speed and likelihood of elimination of them. Hearts Pest Management has a wide variety of integrated pest control solutions to help solve odorous house ant infestations. Click here to see odorous house ants in action in a home. For more information on ants and ant species, visit our page on Ant Control Call today to schedule service or for more information at 800-986-1006Odorous House Ant References
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