Catseye Pest Control

Size: Workers of this species are about 1/8 inch in length.

Color: Varies from dark brown to black and the body is often shiny in appearance. The colonies of Argentine Ants can grow quite large and contain tens of thousands of workers and numerous queens. Each colony will be divided into subcolonies located in various suitable harborages connected by established trunk trails. These subcolonies will number anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand individuals.

Behavior: The colonies of Argentine Ants can grow quite large and contain tens of thousands of workers and numerous queens. Each colony will be divided into subcolonies located in various suitable harborages connected by established trunk trails. These subcolonies will number from a few hundred to thousands of individuals. Since members of two separate colonies are not aggressive toward each other, colonies will often combine with one another. This creates huge super-colonies that may extend over several properties. Argentine Ants are very aggressive and will drive out native species of ants, creating an environment where they are literally the "king" of the anthill, so to speak. Their primary food source during the warm months is the sweet honeydew produced by aphids and mealybugs. The presence of fruit trees, roses and other plants that attract aphids often contributes to Argentine Ant infestations.