Pavement ants are small, about 1/8 inch long, with dark brown to black bodies and lighter-colored legs. They have distinct grooves on their heads and thoraxes, along with two tiny spines on their backs.
These ants get their name because they commonly nest under sidewalks, driveways, patios, and building foundations. If you see small piles of sand or dirt near pavement cracks, you likely have pavement ants at work.
Pavement ants aren’t picky. They forage for sugary foods, grease, proteins, and even dead insects. Inside homes, they’re drawn to crumbs, pet food, and spills.
They don’t sting or cause structural damage, but they can contaminate food and become a nuisance when they invade in large numbers.
Outdoors, they build nests under sidewalks, stones, and driveways. Indoors, they may nest inside walls, under floors, or in insulation, especially if there’s easy access to food.
A pavement ant nest isn’t much to look at—just a little mound of loose soil or sand with a tiny hole in the center. You’ll usually spot them along sidewalks, driveways, patios, or right up against your home’s foundation. These little excavators push dirt out as they dig their tunnels, creating those familiar mini dirt piles.
Indoors, it’s a different story. Since they don’t leave visible mounds inside, the only clue might be a steady trail of ants marching along baseboards, countertops, or anywhere they’ve found a food source.
While they prefer to nest outdoors, pavement ants may move inside when temperatures drop. They seek warmth and shelter, often settling in hidden spaces near food and moisture.
They enter through tiny cracks in foundations, gaps around doors and windows, and utility line openings. Once inside, they follow scent trails to food sources.
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