Identification and Habits of Key Ant Pests in the Pacific Northwest

Laurel Hansen and Art Antonelli
PNW 624 | January 2011

Summary

This publication describes the 12 most common ants characterized as structural pests in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Drawings and descriptions follow an introduction to ants and their general biology. Illustrated keys are provided for workers, winged males, and females. Detailed photographs of workers are included on the cover.

About the authors

Laurel Hansen
Adjunct entomologist
Washington State University
Art Antonelli
Emeritus entomologist
Washington State University Extension

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