Big-Headed Ant

How do I identify Big-Headed Ants?
Color: Big-Headed Ants are typically reddish brown in color. Size: Just as their name implies these ants heads are known to be exceptionally large in comparison to their body size. They range in size from 1/16"-1/4" in length.

Have Big-Headed Ants infested your home or garden?
Big-Headed Ants can typically be found nesting outdoors in soil, flowerbeds or flower pots, along walkways, the base of structures or cement lines.

Occasionally Big-Headed Ants will invade homes or structures. They are known to nest in crawl spaces, termite damaged wood, and often access the structure through a crack in the slab.

Do Big-Headed Ants bite?
The Big-Headed Ant does not sting and will not bite unless the nest is disturbed. Their bites are mild and not known to be painful.

Will Big-Headed Ants damage my home or structure?
Big-Headed Ants do not cause structural damage.

Recommendations for control:

Big-Headed Ants are difficult to control. Treatment of the lawn, ornamental areas and disturbed soil is essential in order for the treatment to be effective. It is highly recommended that you contact a pest control professional.