Description
The Little Black Ant gets its name from its jet-black color and its small size. Worker ants are tiny, only about 1/16th of an inch long! The workers forage in scent marked trails along the edges of structures such as foundation walls and along sidewalks. They feed on aphids as a source of honeydew, plant secretions, and are predaceous on other insects. In the home the little black ant will feed on almost any food items it can find such as grease, oil, meats, sweets, fruits, and vegetable materials such as corn meal.

Habitat
The Little Black ant is versatile, nesting both indoors and outdoors. The ants prefer decayed woods but will build nests in any woodwork voids or cracks in cement. Outdoor colonies are found under stones/rocks, in rotting logs, in lawns, or in open areas. Nests can be located by the small craters of fine soil, which are deposited at their entrances.

Control Strategies
To avoid further infestations indoors, all cracks and gaps in exterior walls should be sealed. To limit the nesting of ants surrounding the dwelling, all debris should be removed and firewood stored off the ground - and call ArmaXX Pest Control!