Field ants

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Field ant

Size: Adult worker 3 - 9.5 mm

Colour: Adult worker is red, brown or black

Description: Some species of Field ants enslave other ants. Thus it is common to find what appear to be two different kinds of ants in a nest. Field ants build large mounds in soil. They will not nest indoors. These ants prefer dead insects and sweet materials. They can become a pest when foraging indoors for food.

Field ants

Also known by many other names such as thatching ants, red ants and wood ants, the field ant gets its name from its preference for nesting outdoors. These ants can typically be found building nests in the ground in fields, parks, gardens and lawns. The majority of field ant species make a distinguishable mound of soil with the dirt they excavate under the ground as they build their nests. The field ant is the largest genus of ants found north of Mexico. Keep reading to learn more about these pets, including what to do if you find field ants in your house.

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