Pavement Ant
( Tetramorium caespitum) - These ants are about .25 in. long, and the body is brown with light brown legs. The winged forms may occur during warm months, but are most common in June and July. Nests are located in soil and in the masonry walls of buildings. \r\n
"Biography"
These ants are common in the yard, garden and around foundations. They feed on plant and animal material. They forage during the day.
Treatment
The best control is to locate and treat the outside nests with liquid insecticide, and to use bait for the inside nests. Colonies that are foraging inside will usually be located close to the foundation. \r\n
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