Longhorn Crazy Ants
Paratrechina longicornis (Latreille)
Longhorn crazy ants get their common name from the workers' habit of running in an erratic, jerky manner when searching for food.
Pest Stats
Color
Dark brown to black with gray sheen
Legs
6
Shape
Long, segmented
Size
1/16 – 1/8” (2.2 – 3.0 mm)
Antennae
Yes
Region
All
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Longhorn crazy ants get their common name from the workers' habit of running in an erratic, jerky manner when searching for food.
Pest Stats
Color
Dark brown to black with gray sheen
Legs
6
Shape
Long, segmented
Size
1/16 – 1/8” (2.2 – 3.0 mm)
Antennae
Yes
Region
All
Videos View All Videos
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What attracts ants to my kitchen counter? Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, discusses why ants tend to march into the heart of the home. Visit the Ants Pest Guide to learn more about the common types of ants.
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Watch this video highlighting the basics on the number one nuisance pest in America - ants.
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![Ants-Commonly Infested Areas in the Home.png]()
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Watch this video to learn where ants are most commonly found in homes and advice on how to get rid of ants.
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![Prevention and Treatment of Ants.png]()
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Watch this video to learn how to prevent ants and what to do if you have ants in your home.
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![How are ants able to carry such large crumbs?.png]()
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