Acrobat ants (Crematogaster spp.) are native insects that become pests because of their tendency to nest in moist, decaying wood. Many times this decaying wood is in a tree, where the ants can take over chambers of termites and …
Ghost Ants
Distribution
The ghost 
ant, Tapinoma melanocephalum (Fabricius), is a tropical species. This ant species is so widely distributed by commerce that it is impossible to determine its exact origin. It is believed to be of African or Oriental origin. Colonies …
The Dark Rover Ant and Other Rover Ants
The dark rover ant, Brachymyrmex patagonicus, is a relatively new ant pest in the U.S. It is one of approximately 38 known species worldwide. There are about 10 species of rover ants in this country. The dark rover ant …
Little Black Ant
The little black ant, Monomorium minimum (Buckley), is aptly named. Workers are small (1.5 – 2 mm), shiny, and dark brown to jet black in color. They have 12 segmented antennae with the last 3 segments forming a club. Queens …
Pharaoh Ants
The pharaoh ant, Monomorium pharaonis, is one of the smallest (2 mm-long) indoor ant pests. It is most easily distinguished from the equally tiny dark rover ant by its lighter yellow to orange color; however close examination will also …
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are members of the genus Camponotus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Formicinae). The name “carpenter ant” comes from the nesting habits of many species, which excavate wood to construct nests for the queen, workers, and brood. There are over 1,000 species …
European Fire Ants
European fire ants (also known as European red ants, Myrmica rubra) are very small (3/16th of an inch long) red ants that are a pest for people and their pets, and a threat to the environment. These ants …
Argentine Ants
The Argentine ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr) — formerly named Iridomyrmex humilis – is one of the more troublesome ants in the United States. Argentine ants are mainly a nuisance to people because they are often found indoors, forming wide, noticeable …
Tawny (Rasberry) Crazy Ants
Tawny (Rasberry) Crazy Ant, Nylanderia fulva (Mayr)
Tawny crazy ants (Figures 1-2) are fast becoming an economic, ecological and nuisance pest in the southern United States. This ant, also known as the Caribbean crazy ant, hairy crazy ant and Rasberry …
2018 All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series
Please join us for this webinar series for information you can use about good and bad insects. We used your feedback to bring topics that you suggested. We will discuss troublesome insects such as invasive ants, landscape pests, and house