Acrobat Ant

How do I identify Acrobat Ants?
Color: Acrobat ants are typically light brown to black, but sometimes can be multi-colored.
Size: Workers are 1/16" – 1/8" long
Queens are up to 3/8" long
Their most distinguishing feature may be their heart-shaped gaster (or tail end).

Have Acrobat Ants infested your home?
Acrobat ants favor moist conditions and are known to nest in softened wood from termites or carpenter ants but especially like Styrofoam insulation. On the exterior of your home you may find very small piles of Styrofoam insulation debris that may indicate an acrobat ant infestation.

Will Acrobat Ants bite?
All ants can bite but some are more aggressive than others. If disturbed, this ant species is known to bite and will give off an offensive odor.

Will Acrobat Ants damage my home or structure?
It is possible for these ants to cause a short circuit in your home after stripping the insulation from electrical wires. They are also known

Recommendations for control: Thoroughly inspect the exterior of the structure, particularly examining plants nearby. Look closely for small piles of debris that may indicate an infestation in the Styrofoam insulation under siding. Examine tree cavities, logs, or woodpiles for nests.

Inside the structure look closely at areas that are known to be high moisture, i.e. pipes with leaks or moist basements.

Carefully remove or spray any nests found as well as any trails with a non-repellent pesticide. Seal any possible openings where you might suspect entry into the structure such as around pipes, window and door frames, wall-mounted air conditioners, etc. Trim trees and shrubs close to the structure.