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Ants, in general, range in size from 0.75 to 52 millimetres (0.030–2.0 in). Their color varies, most are red or black, green is less common, and some tropical species have a metallic lustre. More than 12,000 species of ant are currently known (with upper estimates of about 14,000), with the greatest diversity in the tropics.
Acrobat ants pictured here carry their abdomens in the air like an acrobat, and are slightly larger than 1/8 inch long. They vary in color, from yellow-brown to dark brown. They are most often found nesting in moist, decaying wood
Carpenter Ants pictured here come in many varieties but are most often shiny black colored and more than 1/2 inch long! These ants can also be two-tone colored or even reddish-brown. One characteristic that is constant though is its smooth rounded thorax.
The Common Little Black Ant pictured here is the most common of the ant species and are found all over the house and yard. Especially common in southern California and throughout the eastern U.S., these ants can carry up to 20 times their own body weight and will eat almost anything! Coming in hordes of more than 2000 ants in 1 colony so these little black ants can be a problem...
Odorous House Ants pictured here produce a foul odor when crushed and are very commonly found inside homes during rainy weather. while they are in your home they will continually breed colonies so you should get rid of them as fast as possible. This species varies in size from 1/11 to 1/8 inch in size.
Crazy Ants pictured here, get their name from wandering around aimlessly. Instead of following trails, these ants are found on countertops walking around like they are lost! They have very long legs and antennae and they eat everything from grease, to sweets, to other insects but tend to enjoy household food most.
Fire Ants pictured here, are a variety of stinging ants with over 280 species worldwide. They have several common names including ginger ants and tropical fire ants (English), aka-kami-ari (Japanese), fourmis de feu (French), Feuerameisen (German), mod-kun-fai (Thai), and Langgam (Filipino). Fire ants can be distinguished from other ants by their copper brown head and body with a darker abdomen. The worker ants are blackish to reddish, and their size varies from 2mm to 6 mm (0.12 in to 0.24 in). These different sizes of the ants can all exist in the same nest.
Pharaoh Ants pictured here, are small (2 mm) yellow or light brown, almost transparent ants notorious for being a major indoor nuisance pest, especially in hospitals. Pharaoh workers are very small (about 1/16-inch long, or 2.0 milimeters), light yellow to reddish brown in color with the abdomen (hind portion of body) somewhat darker. There is no stinger. The petiole (narrow waist between the thorax and abdomen) has two nodes and the thorax has no spines. Eyes are poor and possess on average 32 ommatidia. The antennal segments end in a distinct club with three progressively longer segments.
Pavement Ants pictured here, are very common. Their name comes from the fact that they usually make their homes in pavement. They are distinguished by two spines on the back, two nodes on the petiole, and grooves on the head and thorax. The pavement ant is dark brown to blackish, and one-eighth inch long. It will eat almost anything, including insects, seeds, honeydew, honey, bread, meats, nuts, ice cream and cheese. The species does not pose a public health risk, but can contaminate food and should be avoided. Sugary baits work very well.
Carribean Crazy Ants are pictured here, These ants are about one-eighth inch long and are covered with reddish-brown hairs. The colonies have multiple queens. they are currently found heavily around Houston Texas.
Crazy Raspberry Ants pictured here, are an invasive species of ant found near Houston, Texas. There is currently a large ant infestation in at least 11 counties in Texas. The ants appear to prefer the warmth and moistness of the coast. The raspberry ants are about 3 millimeters long (equivalent of one-eighth inch) and are covered with reddish-brown hairs. The colonies have multiple queens. They feed on ladybugs, fire ants and Attwater's prairie chicken hatchlings, as well as plants. They are able to out-compete fire ants because they reproduce faster. The ants are not attracted to ordinary ant baits, are not controlled by over-the-counter pesticides, and are harder to fully exterminate because their colonies have multiple queens
Argentine Ants pictured here, are dark ants from Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina And Brazil. They have also been introduced to new cultures all over the world by humans. The worker ants are about 3 millimetres (0.12 in) long and can easily squeeze through cracks and holes no more than 1 millimetre (0.039 in) in size. Queens are two to four times the length of workers. These ants will set up quarters in the ground, in cracks in concrete walls, in spaces between boards and timbers, even among belongings in human dwellings. In natural areas, they generally nest shallowly in loose leaf litter or beneath small stones, due to their poor ability to dig deeper nests. However, if a deeper nesting ant species abandons their nest, Argentine ant colonies will readily take over the space.
Ghost Ants pictured here, are recognized by their dark head and pale or translucent legs and gaster (abdomen). This colouring makes this tiny ant (1⁄16 of an inch, 1.5 mm) seem even smaller. The ghost ant's diet consists mainly of sweets but they will also feed on grease and occasionally living or dead insects. They exhibit a high need for moisture, and although colonies are usually established outside, they can readily "set up camp" inside domestic houses during dry conditions.
White Footed Ants pictured here, neither bite nor cause structural damage. Yet it is considered a nuisance due to their explosive population growth. These ants were accidentally imported into florida in 1985 where they were captured and identified.
Thief Ants pictured here, get their names because they often raid other ants’ nests for food and to steal eggs. They are also called grease ants because they are attracted to grease. Colonies of thief ants usually have anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand workers. Colonies have multiple queens. The amount of thief ants in a colony depends on the location. Colonies with a reliable and ready food source don’t have as many workers because food is not hard to get. Since this species of ants are so small, they can colonize just about anywhere. They can live in people’s homes without them ever knowing that they have an infestation of tiny ants.
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