Little Black Ant Identification
Resources to help you identify little black ants found in Nebraska.
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Little Black Ant Identification (Two Node Ant)
Little Black Ant (Monomorium minimum)
Monomorium minimum
Description of Workers: Tiny, about 1/32-inch to 1/16-inch (1 to 1.15 mm); jet black color.
Habits:
You may find small craters of fine soil marking the nest openings in the ground. These ants also nest in woodwork or masonry of buildings. Little Black Ants are omnivorous and are an occasional house invader.
Management:
Management involves treating colonies in wall voids with dusts. Baits are also effective for use indoors. Outdoor colonies can be controlled by drenching the colony with a liquid insecticide labled for such use (follow label directions carefully).
The information on this Web site is valid for residents of southeastern Nebraska. It may or may not apply in your area. If you live outside southeastern Nebraska, visit your local Extension office
Credits:
- Ant illustrations were developed by Vicki Jedlicka, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County
- Photo Courtesy of http://www.antweb.org. Photographer: April Nobile
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