Size: Harvester ants range from 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch in length. Color:
The color varies from red to reddish brown to black, depending on the species.
These are probably the ants that your dad would try and burn by pouring
gas down the hole and lighting on fire. We of course don't recommend this,
as it is cruel, dangerous, and hard on the environment. There is a much
easier way! Read on, and look for a product that will help you down below.
Habitat and Behavior
Harvester ants are farmers in the sense that they gather seeds as their
primary food source. They generally clear large circular areas completely free
of any vegetation around the nest entrance hole. These ants aggressively defend
their nests and will bite vigorously; some species will sting.
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Control
Management of Harvester Ants is very easily accomplished with the use of
Maxforce Fire Ant Bait These ants will take it like
candy and be gone in less than 48 hours.
General tips for limiting ant infestations include:
Eliminating bird seed and grains around the property.
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