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Odorous House Ants
- Appearance: Small (1/16” to 1/8”), dark brown to black in color.
- Behavior: These little guys love your pantry and smell like rotten coconut when crushed—talk about adding insult to injury. They’re known to form massive colonies and travel in long trails to food sources.
- Nesting Sites: Inside walls, under flooring, and near moisture sources.
Acrobat Ants
- Appearance: Light brown to black, 1/8” long; heart-shaped abdomen when viewed from above.
- Behavior: They raise their behinds when disturbed—kind of like an ant moonwalk.
- Nesting Sites: They love to nest in moist wood and often invade electrical equipment.
Citronella Ants
- Appearance: Yellow to light brown, about 3/16” in size.
- Behavior: Crush them, and they release a citrusy scent. They prefer living underground and are usually spotted when their winged swarmers take flight.
- Nesting Sites: Soil, under concrete slabs, and around foundations.
Red Harvester Ants
- Appearance: Reddish-brown with a large head and painful sting.
- Behavior: They’re outdoor types that feed on seeds but don’t mind stinging you if you get too close. Known for their aggressive nature, they clear large areas of vegetation around their nests.
- Nesting Sites: Dry, sandy areas with visible mounds.
Southern Fire Ants
- Appearance: Reddish-orange with a dark abdomen; 1/8” to 1/4” long.
- Behavior: These feisty ants don’t mess around—disturb their nest, and they’ll swarm with painful stings. They prefer warm climates and can form extensive underground colonies.
- Nesting Sites: Under rocks, near foundations, and in moist soil.
HOW TO GET RID OF ANTS IN ALBUQUERQUE?
Is Pest Control Necessary?
You might be tempted to tackle an ant infestation with DIY methods, but not all ants respond the same way to treatment. Some ants, like odorous house ants, react poorly to sprays, causing their colony to fragment and spread, making the problem even worse. Fire ants, on the other hand, are aggressive and can deliver painful stings if their nests are disturbed. Even baiting requires careful consideration—some ants prefer sugar-based baits, while others are attracted to protein-based options. Using the wrong bait means wasted effort and continued infestations. If you're really dedicated to DIY ant control, the best approach is to correctly identify the type of ant you're dealing with and seek professional advice on the most effective treatment plan. Otherwise, leaving it to the pros ensures you avoid the risks and frustration of trial and error.