Argentine Ants
Argentine Ant Identification and Treatment
Identification
- dark to light brown
- 1/12-1/8 inches
- creates a musty odor when crushed
- large trails
Locations
- cracks and crevices
- patio areas, plants, sidewalks, driveways, near water, under buildings and moist soil next to structures
Geographic Location
- California
- southern United States
Treatment Methods
Baiting
- find trail or colony and apply bait
- use slow acting bait, allows workers to bring back the bait to the colony
- tend to eat more sweet foods than protein foods but will go in cycles like any other ant
- remove all competing food sources
-Sweet Baits
-Protein Baits
Ant Bait Kits for Argentine Ants
- Mega Colony Ant Kit-Combines sweet and protein baits ( Top recommendation)
- Complete Ant Kit-Combines sweet and protein baits
Spraying insecticides
- use non-repellent insecticides
- spray around perimeter of household and any entry points (window sills, doorways, AC units, etc.)
- most effective method of eliminating ant problems
Taurus SC
Dominion 2L
Fuse Insecticide
Recommended Method
The top recommended method combines a non-repllent spray( Taurus SC) and recommended ant baits.
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