Field Ants

How to Identify Field Ants

Appearance:

• 6 legs
• Segmented body with an unevenly rounded profile
• Pale yellow, reddish brown, or black
• 1/8 to 3/8 inch long

Habitats:

• Mounds of plant material
• Often near trees
• Shrubs
• Rocks
• Sometimes in sidewalk cracks or along foundation walls
• Field ants rarely nest in homes

Threat:

• Field ants may bite and spray painful formic acid into the wound

Preventing an Infestation:

• Store firewood at least 15 feet away from the house
• Avoid having mulch up against the foundation
• Keep shrubbery well-trimmed

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