Ants
Acrobat ants: identification & acrobat ant control
Acrobat ants nest in moisture-damaged wood and foam insulation and often follow utility lines indoors. We treat the nest void directly and correct the moisture that created the harborage.
How to identify acrobat ants
- What it looks like
- Light brown to black ants that raise a heart-shaped abdomen over the body when disturbed.
- Size
- 1/8 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Damp framing, foam insulation, tree cavities, wall voids and around utility penetrations.
- Commonly confused with
- Carpenter ants are much larger with a rounded thorax.
Signs of acrobat ants in your home
- Ants raising their abdomen when disturbed
- Debris pushed out of siding gaps
- Trails along wires and pipes
Acrobat ants questions homeowners ask
How do I identify an acrobat ant?
Disturb the trail — acrobat ants lift a distinctly heart-shaped abdomen over their heads.
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