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Hello. So I have some ants in my home but I need some help identifying them so I can buy the correct bait to get rid of them. I just don't know what a...
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Identify an ant species #864804
Asked April 16, 2024, 7:54 PM EDT
Hello. So I have some ants in my home but I need some help identifying them so I can buy the correct bait to get rid of them. I just don't know what ant species they are is my current problem and I need some help. Thank you.
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
I have attached a picture of the ant
Hi Paul,
These appear to be carpenter ants. See this page and the accompanying link:
Because these ants can do considerable damage in homes, it may be best to hire a professional to eliminate them. Note that you may need to get rid of nests both in and outside your home.
The information on the pages above will help you figure out what's best.
Good luck! Please come back if you have more questions.
Thank you so much for your help.
You’re welcome Paul! Good luck.