Should I be concerned about white footed ants around my home?

Answer by  pradhaprajgmailcom (1518)

These ants build nests underground,they will eat everything made of wood.If they find a weak point in brick walls they will come out through it and build nest along their path.They can devour even your clothes.They have the capacity to destroy the roots of a plant

Answer by  Dontbugme (697)

White-footed ants are pests that congregate in huge colonies wherever they locate. They are harmless in that they do not sting or bite, but they are difficult to eradicate once they have established residence.

Answer by  Kris (797)

They don't bite, or harm property. But the aphids they nurture will hurt your ornamental plantings. There can be a million ants per colony, and because of their habits of feeding and nesting, they are hard to eliminate. Several control methods combined are needed to knock back these pests.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

Any ants around the house are a problem. The first thing I would do it check and see where they congregate. Set ant traps in that area. Rain usually draws ants. If you see them in your house, there are house traps you can use.