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What Do Odorous House Ants Look Like?
Odorous house ants are dark brown to black and approximately 2 to 3 mm long. Their most distinguishable characteristic is the strong, rotten, coconut-like smell they release when they are crushed. They are also known as stink ants, coconut ants, or odorous ants.
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What are the Signs of an Odorous House Ant Infestation?
Odorous house ants nest both indoors and outdoors. They are often found in soil, mulch, yard debris, and under rocks. Indoors, these ants nest near moisture-prone areas, such as wall voids near plumbing, water heaters, under sinks, and kitchen appliances. Dirty dishes, pet food, food scraps, and garbage will attract odorous ants into your home.
What Problems Do Odorous House Ants Cause?
Odorous house ants are mainly a nuisance pest. They do not bite or sting, but they can contaminate food as they forage indoors in large numbers. Colonies can have thousands of members, making extermination challenging. Odorous house ants are persistent pests that require a professional ant exterminator for proper ant control and removal.
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