Thief Ant
( Solenopsis molesta) - These light brown ants are about 1/8 in. long. The winged forms are produced in late summer. Nests may be located in soil next to other ants or around foundations or inside.
"Biography"
Colonies located outside under rocks or around walkways, in rotting wood or soil. Colonies may be a few hundred to several thousand workers and queens. They also nest inside where they feed on meat and grease and are known to bite.\r\n
Treatment
Locate and treat the outside nests with liquid insecticide and to use bait for the inside nests. Colonies that are inside will usually be located close to the foundation. \r\n
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