Missouri’s Top Ten
Little black ant Pharaoh ant* Acrobat ant Pavement
About Missouri’s Top Ten
These small ants, including the Pharaoh ant (Monomorium pharaonis) and Acrobat ant, are common in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood, often nesting in soil or inside homes. They can contaminate food and damage structures by tunneling, making them a nuisance for homeowners. Effective control involves thorough sanitation and targeted treatments to prevent infestations.
Missouri’s Top Ten (Little black ant Pharaoh ant* Acrobat ant Pavement) is a fire ant commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Fire Ants identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Missouri’s Top Ten regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Missouri’s Top Ten
- Scientific Name
- Little black ant Pharaoh ant* Acrobat ant Pavement
- Category
- Fire Ant
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
