Appearance
About 1/8-inch in length, these ants are difficult to distinguish
from others species.
Behavior
These ants will invade a home while searching for food. They will
establish new colonies near sources of water and are often found in
kitchens and bathrooms.
Habitat
Moisture ants will build small carton nests that resemble hard clods
of soil. These nests are often found built around a water pipe or
onto a wooden sill plate or wall stud.
Treatment Professional treatment
is usually required. Repairing leaks and cracks is essential to preventing
reinfestation.