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ANTS

There are more than 12,000 different ant species in the world. Explore some of the most common ant types in your area and find tips and products to help get rid of ants.

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Carpenter Ants

  • Icon-Size
    SIZE

    1/4in to 1/2in long

  • Icon-Color
    COLOR

  • Icon-Bite
    BITE OR STING

    Yes

  • Icon-Wings
    WINGS

    Sometimes

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Fire Ants

  • Icon-Size
    SIZE

    1/8in to 1/4in long

  • Icon-Color
    COLOR

  • Icon-Bite
    BITE OR STING

    Yes

  • Icon-Wings
    WINGS

    Sometimes

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Outdoor Mound-Building Ants

  • Icon-Size
    SIZE

    1/8in to 3/8in long

  • Icon-Color
    COLOR

  • Icon-Bite
    BITE OR STING

    No

  • Icon-Wings
    WINGS

    No

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Nuisance Ants

  • Icon-Size
    SIZE

    1/16in to 3/8in long

  • Icon-Color
    COLOR

  • Icon-Bite
    BITE OR STING

    Yes

  • Icon-Wings
    WINGS

    No

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