How to identify citronella ants: Chapman describes these ants as having a one-node petiole, an unevenly shaped thorax and ...

You've tried every trap on the market. You've tried rosemary, citronella, cinnamon sticks and garlic. But nothing seems keep those little black ants from marching into your home by the thousands.

Citronella ants are named for the distinctive citrusy scent they often produce, and trap-jaw ants release a chocolatey smell when squished. When ants die of natural causes, ...

Citronella ants: Yellow, approximately 1/4-inch long, smell like lemon when crushed. Source: orkin.com. As far as you're concerned, they're not welcome in your house.

Citronella ants: Citronella ants can often be identified by the odor they release when crushed. Hint: It's in the name. "They’re light yellow to reddish brown and their presence can mean ...

Citronella ants have a lemony scent when crushed, for example. A carpenter ant releases formic acid, and smells a bit like vinegar. The Odorous House Ant, Tapinoma sessile. ADRIAN SMITH.

Fabry tells 13WHAM these are citronella ants, and late summer to early fall is mating season. That is why they are swarming. They live out of sight, underground the rest of the year.

A Canadian study found that chemicals excreted by ants keep ticks at bay. Researchers hope the discovery leads to new ways to ward off the Lyme Disease-spreading insects.

Citronella ants live in the ground, specifically in landscapes, as the ants are attracted to hardwood, tree shrubs and root aphids. ...