Catseye Pest Control

Size: Workers of this species measure about 1/8 inch in length. Colonies contain multiple queens who are two to three times larger than the workers.

Behavior: Pavement Ants, commonly referred to as small common ants, are usually seen around homes following well-defined trails between the nest and food and water sources. They feed on a wide variety of foods, but the workers are partial to the sweet honeydew produced by aphids, scales and mealybugs found feeding on many trees and plants. Fruit trees, roses and many shrubs serve as hosts for aphids and may contribute to ant infestations in homes and other buildings. Most infestations inside are the result of workers searching for food. On occasion, a colony or part of a colony may establish itself inside a wall, behind brick veneer or beneath the carpet by a doorway.