Field Ants: What You Need to Know

Need to get rid of field ants? Read on to learn the answers to all of your important questions. Need help? Call our professionals today to get started.

Field Ants In The Home — What You Need to Know

The group of ants commonly called field ants are very common and mostly harmless.

Unlike their ant relatives the fire ant, field ants are less aggressive and less likely to cause problems.

Commonly, you won’t see field ants inside your home. Out on porches and lawns, field ants are more common.

That said, field ants do build unsightly mounds that can litter your property. Read on to learn more about those pesky little critters — the field ant.

What Do Field Ants Look Like?

Field ants are actually a common genus with many subtypes. In total, there are about twelve different species of genus Formica – the field ant. 

This means that, while you’ll spot mostly black field ants, they could also show up with brown, red or yellowish colors.

Should I Be Worried About Field Ant Damage?

Field ants may build their mounds around porch slabs and against the home’s base, but these aren’t subterranean ants that damage wood. 

More commonly, you’ll see their mounds on your landscaping, which can be an eyesore — but not dangerous.

Should I Contact A Pest Control Specialist For Field Ants?

A pest control expert can definitely help you take care of the field ants you’re seeing around your home. They can treat the outdoor areas near your house with a solution that will get rid of the ants and help keep them from returning to make a mess of your property.

If you’re having a field ant problem, there’s help just a call away. 

Call Pest Control Experts today to get a free quote and to schedule your home pest inspection as soon as possible!