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title: Common Types of Ants Found Around The Home
description: Below, we will take a look at some of the most common ants and their profiles
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# [Common Types of Ants Found Around The Home](https://senske.com/blog/ant-profiles)

 Written by [Senske Services](https://senske.com/blog/author/senske-services) | May 14, 2015 at 4:00 PM

***Below, we will take a look at some of the most common ants and their profiles to help ******you distinguish what type of ant pest you might be dealing with.***

**ARGENTINE**

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Color:  Dark to Light Brown

Size: 2.2-2.8 mm

Nest:  In moist soil, next to or under buildings or sidewalks.

 

**FIRE ANTS**

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Color: Reddish

Size: 1.6-5mm

Nest: In ground

 

**CARPENTER**

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Color: Black, reddish or yellowish

3.4- 13mm

Nest: In decaying, hollow wood.

 

**ODOROUS HOUSE ANTS**

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Color: Dark Brown or Black

Size: 2.4-3.3mm

Nest: Inside of walls and beneath floors

 

**PAVEMENT ANTS**

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Color: Light brown or black

Size: 2.5-3mm

Nest: Under stones, near curbsides, and in pavement cracks

 

**PHAROAH ANTS**

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Color: Light yellow, red and black markings

Size: 2mm long

Nest: Food service area or in well protected areas in structures. Outside in lawns and gardens.

 

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