Facts & InformationWhat are Fire Ants?Fire ants are known for their painful bites and stings. Originally from South America, fire ants are an invasive species in the United States. When disturbed, fire ants will sting in defense. The sting is excruciating and irritating and may result in a red bump…
Facts & InformationWhat are Field Ants?Field ants are known by many other names, such as thatching ants, red ants, and wood ants. These ants get their name from their preference for nesting outdoors. They build massive mounds in lawns and fields that can be 3 to 4 feet wide and…
Facts & InformationWhat are Crazy Ants?Crazy ants get their name from their frantic movements and erratic running behavior. Originally from South America, these ants are an invasive species in the United States. Crazy ants are black in color and 2 to 3 millimeters in length. They have a painful bite,…
Facts & InformationWhat are Carpenter Ants?Carpenter ants are one of the most problematic ants in Wisconsin. Using their strong mandibles, these ants create nests inside wood. However, they do not eat wood like termites; they just chew through it. Since they do not eat wood, one of the common signs…
Facts & InformationWhat are Big Headed Ants?Big-headed ants get their name from their disproportionately large head in relation to their overall body size. Originally from Africa, these ants are an invasive species in the United States. They are relatively larger compared to other ant species. Big-headed ants are reddish-brown in…
