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Tawny Crazy Ant

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
July 2, 2015

As of 2012, tawny crazy ants have invaded several areas of the southeastern United States, including 24 counties in Florida and parts of southeast Texas. The tawny crazy ant is considered a serious pest. This species infests buildings and greenhouses; ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease, Work & Life
Tags: Entomology And Nematology Department, Pests In And Around The Southern Home, Philip G. Koehler, Rebecca W. Baldwin, Roberto M. Pereira, S. K. Hill, Tawny Crazy Ants
Camponotus floridanus, Credit: Buss

Florida Carpenter Ants

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
June 19, 2015

Carpenter ants are in the genus Camponotus, in which up to over 900 species have been described worldwide. They get their common name, "carpenter ant," because some species excavate nests in wood. Carpenter ants are sometimes called bulldog ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Ants, Entomology And Nematology Department, John Warner, Pests In And Around The Southern Home, Philip G. Koehler, R. J. Vazquez, R. Scheffrahn, Roberto M. Pereira

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