The odorous house ant gets its name from the strong, rotten coconut-like smell it gives off when crushed. These tiny insects range in size from one-sixteenth of an inch to one-eighth of an inch long.

Habits

Odorous house ants like to eat sweets, especially melon.

Habitat

Typically living for several years, odorous ants make their homes in exposed soil and wall cracks.

Threats

Odorous house ants do not pose a public health risk, but they can contaminate food and should be avoided.