Tetramorium caespitum
Pavement ants get their name because they make nests in or under cracks in pavement. These dark brown to black ants can also infest structures.
Monomorium pharaonis (Linnaeus)
Pharaoh ants get their name from the mistaken belief that they were one of the plagues of Egypt during the time of Pharaohs. This species is thought to be native to Africa.
Solenopsis invicta
Fire ants are very aggressive when their nest is disturbed. If provoked, they swarm on the perceived intruder, anchor themselves by biting to hold the skin stable, and then sting repeatedly, injecting a toxin alkaloid venom called solenopsin. We refer to this action as “stinging.”