What Do Field Ants Look Like?
Field ants get their name from their preference for nesting outdoors. They form large dirt mounds that can grow to be three to four feet wide and over two feet tall. Field ants range from 4 to 8 mm long and come in various colors, such as yellow, reddish-brown, black, or a combination. Often confused with carpenter ants, field ants have a notched thorax, whereas carpenter ants have an evenly rounded thorax. Field ant nests are commonly found outdoors on the ground, while carpenter ant nests in damp, decaying wood within homes and other wood sources. Field ants are also known as thatching ants, red ants, and wood ants.
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What are the Signs of a Field Ant Infestation?
Field ants typically make their nests outdoors underneath trees, logs, cement slabs, bricks, and stones, in grass, and around home foundations and sidewalks. They do not build nests indoors but may come inside in search of food. These ants are commonly found in landscaping, lawns, gardens, fields, and parks throughout Wisconsin. Worker ants can often be seen searching for food on porches, sidewalks, and around outdoor trash cans.
What Problems Do Fields Ants Cause?
Field ants generally pose a greater threat to landscaping than to human health. Their large nests can adversely impact the growth of grass and affect landscaping. While field ants do not sting, they will bite if disturbed. The bite may be somewhat painful, with some species spraying formic acid into the wound when they bite. While painful at first, the sensation will subside, and their bites do not have any long-term effects.
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