PEST DATA:
Color:  Brown/Black
Legs: 6
Shape Segmented, oval
Size:  1/8″
Region:  Entire US

HABITS:
Pavement ants will eat almost anything, including other insects, bread, seeds, nuts, aphid honeydew, sweet substances, meat and cheese.

HABITAT:
They establish nests in or under stones and cracks in pavement and can infest structures.

THREATS:
Black pavement ants can contaminate food.

PREVENTION:
Eliminate standing water. Pests, such as ants, mosquitoes and termites, are attracted to moisture. Keep tree branches and other plants cut back from the house since they provide a pathway into your home. Make sure that there are no cracks or small openings around the foundation and that firewood and building materials are not stored next to your home.