[PDF] ants in southwest florida

The most common species of ants in the West Palm Beach and South Florida areas include ghost ants, fire ants, acrobat ants, Argentine Ants, bigheaded ants, and pavement ants. Below is a quick description of each species. All of these ants, with the exception of fire ants, are considered by many to be sugar ants.
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  • What are the little ants in Southwest Florida?

    Ghost ants are generally around 1.5mm long which makes them much smaller than other ants in Florida, and are generally a deep dark brown or black color with a hint of milky white, which gives them the name "ghost ants".

  • How do I get rid of ants in Southwest Florida?

    You may be able to get rid of ants in Florida with these ideas:

    1Cornmeal - tiny ants are attracted to cornmeal and will want to eat it, but their bodies can't digest it. 2Vacuum - Use a vacuum or dust-bust the ants when you see them, then sprinkle some talcum powder and vacuum that up as well.

  • Is it normal to have ants in your house in Florida?

    Besides cockroaches, ants can be the most common insect pest problem in many South Florida homes. Knowing how to identify the different types of ants, where they hide, what they feed on, and the conditions they like, can help you as the homeowner prevents ants from invading.
  • Ant invasions are very common in many homes in Florida. Among the most common ants, we have pharaoh, carpenter, odorous, sugar ants and black. If you are trying to figure out how to eliminate this problem, identifying the species you are up against is the first step.
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