Pest Directory
ANTS
Fun Fact: Ants can lift up to 50 times their own body weight and form colonies containing thousands of individuals with complex social structures.
Recognising
Ants
25 different ant species have been recorded in Bermuda, and the most common are the Argentine Ant & African Big-Headed Ant
Argentine Ant
- Small, 1/8″ light to dark brown bodies
- No spines or nodes on thorax
- Travel in distinct trails along edges and surfaces
- Emit a musty odor when crushed
African Big-Headed Ant
- Reddish-brown color, 1/8-1/4″ in length
- Two distinct sizes (major and minor workers)
- Major/Soldier Workers have large heads
- Slow-moving compared to other ant species
Hazards
Ants contaminate food, damage structures by excavating nests, and some species can deliver painful bites.
Signs of an Infestation
Visible trails: Lines of ants moving between food sources and nest entrances
Small piles of soil: Tiny mounds of excavated dirt near cracks in pavement, foundations, or soil
Treatment:
Bermuda Pest Control offers targeted ant management using sprays, dust treatments, and colony elimination techniques designed specifically for Bermuda’s invasive ant species.
