General Info: Odorous House Ants are small ants found around the home that smell bad when they are squished. The scent is described similar to a rotting coconut.
- Length: 1/16″ – 1/8″
- Region Found: Across the country
- Residential Location: When indoors, this species is found In wall voids near condensation, leaky fixtures, or damaged wood. Outdoors, Odorous House Ants like exposed soil and piles of wood.
- Random/Interesting Fact: These ants have a sweet tooth…figuratively. They prefer honeydew and other sugary foods.
- Identification: Small, brown-black body with no stinger
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