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Acrobat ants (Crematogaster spp.) are shiny, reddish-brown to black ants that measure about 0.1 inch long. They have heart-shaped abdomens that are flat on the top and rounded underneath. They are more easily identified by the way they hold their abdomens up in the air when the are disturbed and feel the need to defend themselves.
While acrobat ants nest in structures that have moisture or water damaged wood, they do not cause further damage like carpenter ants and termites do.
Acrobat ants are not considered a health threat either and although they can bite, do not spread disease.
As previously noted, acrobat ants tend to nest in wood that has already been damaged, such as rotten wood around window sills or under siding. Because of this, you may not realize you have an acrobat ant infestation until you start to see dead ants piling up around your home, parts of other insects (the ones they prey upon), or even sawdust-like powder.
Easy access into your home may be all it takes to attract acrobat ants and once inside, if they find water/moisture damaged wood and food sources, they’ll stick around.
It’s important to note that an acrobat ant infestation may be indicative of a leak somewhere in your home or even in the roof. plants, wallpaper glue, soap, pet food, and human food. As noted above, they prefer environments that are warm and humid so if you have a moisture problem there’s a chance these ants will find a way in.
For effective pest control services that resolve infestations of acrobat ants, contact a licensed pest control company. At Detect Termite, we’ve been exterminating ants since 1922 and have the tools, knowledge, and experience to help you knock out ant problems in your home or business!
To prevent acrobat ants and carpenter ants from infesting your structure, Detect Termite recommends:
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