Harvester Ants: What You Need to Know

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

What Do Harvester Ants Look Like?

Ants grouped in the genus pogonomyrmex are commonly referred to as “harvester ants.”

The unique identifying feature of the harvester ant isn’t its looks.

These ants are reddish-brown and measure around ½ of an inch in length.

Harvester Ants In The Home

These farmer ants gather seeds for food.

What is unique about the harvester ant is that they clear large spaces when they make their nests. 

They may clear and area of 30 feet in diameter surrounding the entry hole to their nests. Some may build mounds and yet others remove and discard soil. 

Should I Be Worried About Harvester Ant Damage?

These are aggressive ants and they bite and sting.

They are fierce defenders of their nests and are invasive.

The good news is that they are most commonly desert-dwelling ants with most species dwelling in the Southwest region. However, there are colonies of harvester ants found in Florida — these can be particularly troublesome when they invade landscapes that neighbor their nests. There goes the neighborhood!

Their destructive nature (when it comes to landscapes) makes harvesters unwanted guests in any neighborhood. Landscaping is an investment, so you want to protect that investment by ensuring that ants don’t get the chance to ruin your beautiful lawn and landscape.

Should I Contact A Pest Control Specialist For Harvester Ants?

Often, these ants respond well to baits and can be controlled using ant baits. However, it’s not a one-size-fits-all answer for harvester ants. If you’re having persistent issues with harvester ants near your home, the best thing you can do is call a professional pest control expert before the nuisance becomes a more serious problem. 

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