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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.

Carpenter Ants

  • SIZE

    1/4in to 1/2in long

  • COLOR

  • BITE OR STING

    Yes

  • WINGS

    Sometimes

Fire Ants

  • SIZE

    1/8in to 1/4in long

  • COLOR

  • BITE OR STING

    Yes

  • WINGS

    Sometimes

Outdoor Mound-Building Ants

  • SIZE

    1/8in to 3/8in long

  • COLOR

  • BITE OR STING

    No

  • WINGS

    No

Nuisance Ants

  • SIZE

    1/16in to 3/8in long

  • COLOR

  • BITE OR STING

    Yes

  • WINGS

    No

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