Ants and Ant control in Iowa Odorous House Ants
February 18, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Brownish to black in color about 2 to 3mm in size. Sweets and meats are the primary food. Odorous house ants can be found beneath boards and rocks or anywhere inside the home. Odorous house ants can become major pests inside especially after rains that wash away honey dew which is their primary food source. Control of house ants… Homeowners will have a tough time getting rid of odorous house ants on their own. Some exterminators will find it difficult as well. It is necessary to make sure sweets, soda, crumbs, and other foods are clean. Odorous house ants will invade the home when food is available.