Ants

What Penn State Entomologists Want You to Know About the NJ Odorous House Ant


Odorous house ants are among the many types of ants that are found in NJ. These ants can quickly become a major nuisance in your home if they invade and establish a colony. Find out more about these ants, including what they look like, where you might find them and when to get ant control in Monmouth County for an infestation.

Identifying Odorous House Ants

These ants can grow to be up to an eighth of an inch long when they’re adults, and they have a black or brown color. They get their name from the foul odor that they emit when you crush them. You can find their nests inside walls in areas that provide a warm, moist environment or outside under rocks or boards.

Problems with Odorous House Ants

Odorous house ants have a diet that includes many different kinds of foods. This means they can become a problem for NJ homeowners when they head indoors looking for something to eat. In addition to contaminating your food, the odor these ants emit can be highly unpleasant. These ants can also form colonies that have thousands of members, which can make them difficult to eliminate.

If you have odorous house ants or any other ants in your NJ home, it’s time to call Allison Pest Control. Please contact us to learn more about professional ant control in Monmouth County.

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