Black Crazy Ants
What do Black Crazy Ants Look Like?
Black crazy ants are uniformly dark brown to black and are about 1/8″ in length. Upon close inspection, they have longer legs and antennae than other ants their size.
When are Black Crazy Ants Most Active?
Because of Florida’s mild weather, black crazy ants remain active all year.
What Attracts Black Crazy Ants?
Crazy ants can utilize household food sources that are either greasy or sweet like honey, fruit, meats, and grease. These ants can completely cover food in a very short period of time.
Where are you likely to find Black Crazy Ants?
With black crazy ants, you typically find them outside, nesting in mulch, rocks, and leaf litter. Foragers access buildings on the ground or over branches touching the structure and enter through holes or exterior cracks around windows and doors. Indoors, they may be seen foraging along baseboards and carpet edges with trails up to a hundred feet long. They have loose, unorganized trails, and when disturbed, run erratically with no apparent direction (where their “crazy” name came from). Inside, they may be nesting in wall voids or cracks, kitchen cabinets or storage areas, or in potted plants.
Are Black Crazy Ants Dangerous or Destructive?
Black crazy ants are not dangerous or destructive ants. They are a nuisance pest. However, if left unchecked they can cause damage to electronics.
