Pavement Ants

If you were to think of a "typical" ant, this is what you're probably thinking of. Pavement ants are generally dark brown or black and are about an eighth of an inch long. They have six legs, segmented bodies and antennae.

 

While they get their name from often being found nesting in pavements, sidewalks and foundation cracks and crevices, they can actually be found almost anywhere- indoors or out. They nest in soil, under outdoor pots or other moist spaces, such as leaf piles or old wood. These ants are also very attracted to indoor locations, due to their hunt for food. They are sometimes referred to as sugar ants or grease ants, because of their attraction to sweet or greasy foods.

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Pavement ants can have thousands of workers in each colony and these ants can both bite and sting if they feel threatened.

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To learn even more about pavement ants, check out our blog post