Odorous House Ant

Typically found indoors in wall voids, around pipes, and under heaters; outdoors in soil, under rocks, or in leaf litter.

Broad diet including honeydew from aphids, sweets, starches, and protein-rich foods like grease or dead insects.

Highly social insects that travel in distinct trails; they are known for a rotten coconut odor when crushed and are very resilient to changing nesting locations.

Generally considered a nuisance pest rather than a health risk; they do not sting or cause structural damage but can contaminate stored food in kitchens.