Big Head Ant

Attributes of Big Head Ant:

Big head ants usually vary from light brown to dark reddish brown with 2 sizes of workers. One of the sizes with 1/8 inch long made up of one huge head which is occasionally referred to as a seed cracker worker. The small workers with 1/16 inch are without large heads meanwhile they can easily be identified through the sizes of their heads that narrow steeply at the back of the eyes. There are 2 nodes over the pedicel of a big head ants, a pair of spines over its thorax as well as a 12-segmented antennae that has a 3-segmented club.

Big Head Ant Biology:

The big head ants are located in the warmth and very dry sides of America and its behaviors is very identical with that of fire ants. The nests are position in an open soil or within shaved and decayed woods. Hardly do they position their nest inside house, yet there is high probability that they intrude into homes in search of food. Ideally, they take preference in breeds, meats and greases. They are visibly very identical with fire ants, although lines of distinction could be drawn with the appearance of 12 segmented antennae coupled with a 3 segmented antennal club.
In most parts of the US, big head ants have their nesting inside the ground very close to homes. It has remains a consistent source of worry particularly in the southern part as workers are reportedly intruding into homes in their bid to find food.
Big Head Control:

The starting point of every ant control is to diligently inspect the environs including such places as debris, logs, stones, firewood, etc that directly touch the ground must be closely examined against ant colonies. Be on the look out for heaps of removed soil as it marks vital symptoms of ant colony nearly. Usually, big head ant habitually makes use of cracks or crevices between soil and the foundation for nesting. One way to identify any nests within potted plants are not uncommon which may course the colony to be moved inward. Research has shown that almost al the home infestations of big head ants has its source from outsides. Ensure that the grass and many more vegetations should be drawn or removed far from the foundation of the building, along driveways, landscaping fences in addition to sidewalks sometimes and colonies could be discovered inside the ground and hinder the grass.

How to Eliminate Big Head Ants:

Try as much as possible to identify and destroy all potential nesting sites or colors of big head ants. Supposing the outdoor nest is proving difficult to locate, use bait to exterminate the entire indoor pest. In case the infestation is getting too large or growing out of hand, apply the additions of gourmet gel and maxforce Fe. If the indoor infestation is till manageable, simply use just gourmet ant bait gel.

Meanwhile, if you are for fortunate to identify the big head ant colonies or nests, do not waste time before you destroy the entire colonies by drenching soil nests using Demon, Cynoff or cypermethrin Ec 4 oz. each of the mentioned brand comprises of cypermethrin. This is the best bet for all experts to wipe out ants, roaches, spiders and other species of pests. You can find the insecticide in different sizes and shapes. Be aware that both wettable powders and emulsifiable concentrates simply go for the type that you find most ideal for the control of pest in your home and yard.

When outdoor, big head ants feed on both live and dead insects, seed, honeydew, mealybugs as well as scale insects.