Argentine Ants

What do Argentine ants look like? 

Argentine ants are small ants, typically measuring between 1/16 and 1/4 of an inch. They range in color from light to dark brown. When crushed, Argentine ants produce a musty odor.

These ants can also be identified by their large colony size. When traveling to and from their nest to a food source, they form long trails of ants. Unlike other ant species, Argentine ants do not swarm from their colony to find a mate; they mate within their own colony.

What attracts Argentine ants?

Argentine ants are often found nesting in dark, moisture-prone locations such as mulch, landscape ties, concrete slabs, fallen trees, and sidewalk crevices. While they typically live outdoors, they will enter homes and other buildings in search of food, water, and warmth.

Argentine ants are not selective eaters, but they are particularly drawn to sweets. Gardens, trash cans, compost piles, and outdoor eating areas are typically attractive to Argentine ants.

Are Argentine ants dangerous? 

Argentine ants are not considered a dangerous species of ant. However, when aggravated, these ants may bite, but their bites are usually harmless to people.

Argentine ants can invade homes in large numbers and are difficult to control. While living inside, they can contaminate food and the surfaces of your home with the bacteria on their bodies and legs.

If you suspect Argentine ants are on your property or in your home, contact Lindsey Pest Services. We provide the professional services needed to eliminate any infestation.

How do I get rid of Argentine ants?

The best way to exterminate ants is with professional help. If you only treat the ants searching for food and not the entire colony, ants will continue to show up. At Lindsey Pest Services, our skilled pest control technicians will inspect your property to identify active ant areas and locate their nests. After evaluating the ant problem, we will choose the most effective method of ant control. We will then eradicate the Argentine ant colony.

If you opt for one of our home pest control plans, we will provide ongoing maintenance to prevent new ant infestations and ensure that new colonies do not form.