Acrobat Ant
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Understanding the Acrobat Ant
Acrobat ants get their name from their habit of raising their abdomen above their head, especially when they are disturbed. When they are viewed from above, the abdomen is heart-shaped. Most species are less than 1/8″ in length. Many give off a disgusting odor when disturbed.
Life Cycle and Behavior
Like all ants, acrobat ants may produce winged, reproductive individuals (males and females) called swarmers. These sexually developed adults emerge from an established colony, usually in the fall, to disperse and start new colonies.
The swarmers are harmless, but they may be the first indication of an infestation. Special treatment of swarmers beyond vacuuming or sweeping them up is not required.
Where Acrobat Ants Live and What They Eat
Understanding their habits is key to effective control.
Outdoor Nesting
Outdoors, acrobat ants nest under stones, in stumps, in rotting logs, and under woodpiles.
Indoor Nesting
When they invade homes, they often nest in wall voids or in foam sheathing behind siding. They also nest in wood damaged by moisture, fungus, carpenter ants or termites.
Diet
Acrobat ants normally eat insects and honeydew. They protect the aphids that produce the honeydew. If acrobat ants come into a home, they seem to prefer sweets and meat.
Entry Points
Workers enter homes in several ways, including door thresholds, weep holes, tree limbs or shrubs touching the house, and even utility lines. They can enter through openings around pipes or wires.
Signs of Infestation
Homeowners often find bits of foam around the outside of the home, next to the foundation, indicating an indoor nesting site within foam sheathing.
Distinctive Behavior
Their acrobat-like posture of raising their abdomen when disturbed is a key identifier, as is the heart-shaped abdomen when viewed from above.
Professional Ant Elimination
Our proven 4-step process ensures complete elimination and long-term prevention
Inspection
Thorough examination to identify species, entry points, nesting areas, and infestation severity.
Custom Plan
Develop targeted treatment strategy based on ant species and your property’s unique conditions.
Treatment
Apply professional-grade baits, sprays, and growth regulators to eliminate existing ants and eggs.
Prevention
Ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent re-infestation with quarterly follow-up treatments.
Keep Acrobat Ants Away
Simple steps to reduce ant attraction and prevent future infestations.
Maintain Cleanliness
Clean up spills immediately, store food in sealed containers, and take out trash regularly.
Eliminate Moisture
Fix leaky pipes, use dehumidifiers, and ensure proper ventilation in damp areas.
Seal Entry Points
Caulk cracks and crevices, install door sweeps, and repair damaged screens. Trim tree limbs and shrubs away from your home.
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