Harvester Ants Ants are social insects and as such live in colonies. Most of the time these colonies are hidden and take some searching to find. The harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex spp.) are the exception. These large black to red-black ants build their nests underground in open areas, especially areas with wild grasses and weeds. The openings to the nests are very large and surrounded by a conspicuously cleared area of two or more feet in diameter. So obvious are these nest sites that they can sometimes be spotted next to roads while driving by! Large wide trails of these ants can be seen gathering seeds from the surrounding grasses and weeds, normally in the evening hours. The inedible parts are brought back to the surface and placed at the edge of the cleared area around the nest. As long as the nests are some distance from a home, these ants usually will not create a problem for the homeowner, although they will bite and inflict painful stings if disturbed. Some confusion can result by homeowners mistaking them with carpenter ants, which can be similar in size and color. If you have questions regarding pest identification or would like help controlling pest in or on your home, call the experts at Safeguard Pest Control.
Posted on: Sun, 08 Jun 2014 04:00:06 +0000
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