About Pavement Ants
Pavement ants derive their name from building their nests in or beneath cracks in pavement. Structures can be infested by these dark brown to black ants. Pavement ants were brought to America by early colonists from Europe. Pavement ants are attracted to other insects, honeydew, seeds, plant secretions, and domestic items such as meats, nuts, cheese, honey, and bread, among other things. During the winter, these pests prefer to be near a heat source and nest behind walls, insulation, and even under floors. They’ll follow pipes that go through slabs to get to the top levels of buildings.
Habits
Almost everything will be eaten by these black ants. Insects, seeds, honeydew, honey, bread, meats, nuts, and cheese have all been documented to be consumed by pavement ants. They have been observed foraging in tracks up to 30 feet long and climbing masonry walls that lead into populated areas.
Habitat
Pavement ants are most commonly found in ground-level brick walls in buildings, although they may also be found nesting in walls, insulation, and beneath floors. Outside, these black ants like to establish their nests beneath stones, in cracks in pavement, and near buildings.
Threats
Although these black pavement ants are not harmful to humans, they can contaminate food and should be avoided. Contact an ant pest treatment professional if you discover pavement ants on your property.
Pavement Ant Prevention
Controlling pavement ants may be difficult since recognising the site of a pavement ant nest is necessary for eradicating the whole ant population. Furthermore, do-it-yourself pavement ant treatments and solutions are rarely efficient and may include poisons that are more dangerous to humans and pets than the ants themselves.
Pavement ants, for example, are attracted to wetness. Eliminate standing water around the house to avoid black pavement ants. Tree branches and other vegetation should be pruned away from the home. These branches are sometimes used by pavement ants to gain access to your property. Make sure your home doesn’t have any cracks or small holes. Pavement ants like to make nests in stacks of wood, so keep firewood and building materials away from your home. Cleaning up spills and crumbs on counter tops and kitchen floors is a must inside.
