Summer months can become intensely hot in Florida, so you may not get a break from invasive pests such as ants. While you may look down and see a harmless ant, there are actually large assortments of ants that can be much more harmful than the average variety.
Crazy Ants
Crazy ants, also known as raspberry crazy ants, tawny crazy ants, hairy
crazy ants, and so on, have come about in increasing portions during recent
years. The ‘crazy’ part of their name refers to their erratic
movements. Another certainly crazy behavior they possess is their attraction
to electrical equipment. While regular ants may be a nuisance, the crazy
variety can cause serious electrical damage. When one dies, they release
a pheromone that tells more ants to come; and if one dies by electrocution,
more ants will continue piling up in the electrical system. Due to their
potentially serious damage, crazy ants are not something to ignore.
White Footed Ants
White footed ants get their name from the pale bottoms of each of their
black legs. These exist typically in large colonies of thousands to millions
of workers and multiple queens. They tend to nest in common landscape
items such as mulch, ground cover, potted plants, and lumber. White footed
ants are very difficult to control and near impossible to eliminate completely
during the summer.
