Little Yellow Ants
Active Seasons
Appearance and Size Facts
- 2 millimeters in length
- Does not bite or sting
- Difficult to detect before reaching high population density
- Attracted to sweet, sugary substances
- Native to Madagascar; invasive in several Caribbean islands and more recently, South Florida
Behavior and Habitat of Little Yellow Ants
Signs of Infestation of Little Yellow Ants
Tips for Prevention of Little Yellow Ants
Little Yellow Ant Gallery
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