Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN
Brownish or black in color, pavement ants are about 2.5 to 3 mm in length and have parallel lines on the thorax portion of their body. These insects tend to forage for food by invading buildings and homes. They will consume anything from meat, other live or even dead insects, seeds, or grease.
When pavement ants mate, the queens reproduce males with wings and female reproductive ants, known as swarmers. The swarmers are what create new colonies by mating. These flying ants reproduce around June or July. After they mate, the females leave to become the queen of a new colony.
Pavement ants tend to colonize in kitchen areas of a home or the patio and build their nests inside walls, insulation, or under flooring. Although they cannot compromise the integrity of a structure, pavement ants are a nuisance to people because they can sting.
Because of the location of their nests, ridding your home or business of pavement ants may be a difficult do-it-yourself job. Instead, call the experts at AAA Termite and Pest Control at (901) 737-7378. Our highly skilled technicians are knowledgeable in the identification of pests, and will develop a personalized pest treatment plan for your home or business.