Texas species of carpenter ants cause less damage to structural wood than do carpenter ants from other parts of the United States. They are nuisance pests and.
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Some species of ants in Texas are capable of biting or stinging people, pets and wildlife. These red welts are uncomfortable and, though rare can cause allergic reactions in people. Other species of ants in Texas damage machinery, equipment, and electrical wiring which can be dangerous and costly to repair.
The ants are known as acrobats as they can arch the gaster upwards similarly to acrobats. Having a bi-colored body makes species identification easy. The upper part of the body is orange-red while the abdomen is dark brown to black. Most of the ants are found in woodlands under leaves or dead logs. 6. Graceful Twig Ant
Unlike other types of ants in Texas, they are not particularly aggressive in nature. However, they are still capable of becoming quite a nuisance. Rover ants are fast and difficult to control; They will travel great distances and invade properties quickly and in large numbers.
Also known as the Town ant, the Texas Leaf-cutter (Atta texana) is one of the major pest ants in Texas. Its negative impact has been noted in over 200 plant species. This ant can defoliate entire trees essentially killing them with a single colony since it has very large colonies.