Key to Identifying Common Household Ants
Quick tips to identifying ants
Ant anatomy
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What to know about ant anatomy
Correct ID is essential because different species require different controls.
Ants have 3 main body regions: head, thorax, and abdomen.
When identifying ants, it is important to know how to count
petiole nodes
and
antennal segments
.
Other structures, such as the eyes, thoracic spines, and gaster, are important when distinguishing ant species.
How well do you know your ant anatomy?
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Helpful identification tips
Preparing ants for identification
Distinguishing ants from termites
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Key to identifying common household ants
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