Acrobat Ant
Several species of small to medium-sized ants are occasional pests in and around the home. One of these is named the acrobat ant because of the way the worker ants carry their abdomens above the rest...
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There are many species of ants which occur in lawns and other turfgrass areas. Most ants do not require controls and are considered beneficial. However, ants may become a nuisance by constructing...
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Carpenter Ants in Trees
Carpenter ant nests are very common inside trees, especially older trees that are hollow or have a significant amount of dead limbs and branches. The nests are usually in rotted, decayed wood, although...
View ArticleField Ant
The name field ant is used for a large group of ants commonly found nesting in fields, meadows and lawns in Iowa. Field ants are probably our most commonly observed kind of ant. They are primarily...
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Grease Ants
Grease ant is a name commonly used for one of the smallest ants found in homes in Iowa. These ants are technically known as thief ants. They are very small; only l to l.5 mm (1/16th inch)long. They are...
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Guide to Common Ants in Iowa (wingless workers only)
Prepared by Donald R. Lewis and Laura Jesse, Department of Entomology, Iowa State UniversityThis document is also available as an easily-printable PDF.Pharaoh Ant, Monomorium pharaonis1/16 inch; 2...
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Larger Yellow Ants
The larger yellow ant, a common ant species found throughout Iowa, is also called the foundation ant. Normally these ants live outdoors in old logs and stumps and under stones. The workers are observed...
View ArticleOdorous House Ant
Odorous house ants are small ants about 1/8th inch long and dark brown in color. They are found throughout the U.S. and in spite of their name, are only an occasional pest in the house. Their name...
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