FIRE ANT
This fire ant colony extends about 10 inches back into the grass, but is not on the sidewalk itself.
FIRE ANT
Notice the "built-up" nature of the mound at its center.
FIRE ANT
Mounds made by several species of ants often have the "coffee ground" appearance. Fire ant mounds are sometimes a bit more "built-up" or elevated than mounds made by other ant species.
FIRE ANT
The grass will often be missing on larger, well established fire ant mounds.
FIRE ANT
Note the usual "coffee ground" appearance. Fire ant mounds are often somewhat taller than mounds made by other ant species.
NOT A FIRE ANT
While the "coffee grounds" are present, this mound is not as tall as a nearby fire ant mound.
NOT A FIRE ANT
NOT A FIRE ANT MOUND
Ant mounds in bare soil that are not built up are not usually made by fire ants.
RED HARVESTER ANTS
These ants remove plant material from around the below-ground colony. They are very large ants and do not mound.
RED HARVESTER ANTS
These ants remove plant material from around the below-ground colony. They are very large ants and do not mound.
