| Identification Tips - Crazy Ants |
| 1/8-inch long, with extremely long legs and antennae. Color: Black. These ants received their name from their habit of quick zigzag movements that seem to have no real direction. |
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| Where they live: |
These ants nest outdoors under items on the ground, in mulch, beneath bark on trees, in potted plants, and piles of wood, firewood, or bricks. Nests may be established inside homes in walls, under carpeting, and in other spaces.
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This species may be difficult to control and does not feed much on ant baits. The keys to control are to find the colonies and sub colonies and treat them directly. Regular inspections and service are necessary to find and treat new colonies as they move in from neighboring properties.
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