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Ants in St. Louis
Ants are the #1 pest complaint in Missouri. Learn to identify carpenter ants, odorous house ants, and pavement ants.
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Common Ants in the St. Louis Area
Carpenter Ant
Large (1/2 inch), black, excavates wood for nesting. Causes structural damage. Look for sawdust-like frass.
Odorous House Ant
Small, dark brown to black. Rotten coconut smell when crushed. Multi-queen colonies that split when disturbed.
Pavement Ant
Small, brownish-black. Nests under sidewalks and foundations. Pushes soil mounds through cracks.
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