Odorous House Ants
Tapinoma sessile
Appearance:
Odorous House ants are dark brown to black in color.
Size:
1/8-inch long.
Behavior:
Odorous House ants regularly forage for food along well-traveled trails. They feed on dead insects, sweets, and meats; though they prefer honeydew.
Habitat:
Odorous House ants nest outdoors in the soil under stones, logs, mulch, debris, and other items. Once inside your home, they will nest in wall and floor voids; particularly in moist or warm areas.
Unique Characteristics:
Odorous House ants get their name from the disagreeable odor, similar to the smell of rotten coconuts, which is given off when the worker ants are crushed or stepped on.
Control:
Do you live in Florida and think that this ant may be invading your home? Hulett Environmental Services offers specialty pest control treatments designed to control and eliminate this pest!