ODOROUS HOUSE ANTS

Tapinoma Sessile
Also known as “stink ants,” these tiny brown-black critters are very pesky. They get their name from the foul odor they emit as a defense mechanism. Odorous House Ants build their nests in log piles, insulation, window frames, boards and mulch, to name a few. They can be found outdoors and indoors, feeding on plants or exposed food. They are the most common ant in the urban Mid-South areas.