The White Footed Ant is small, only about 1/10th inch, colored dark brown to black with yellowish-white feet, which is how the name came about. It was introduced into Florida in 1986, and has rapidly spread throughout the southern two-thirds of the state. It will shortly be found in all counties. It is considered a nuisance ant, as it does not bite or sting, and does no structural damage.

The White Footed Ant will be found in structures, mainly foraging in kitchens and bathrooms. It also tends insects that produce honeydew when outside. Its favorite foods are sweets and proteins, and it will also eat dead insects.

Life Cycle:

Colonies can range all the way from a few thousand to a few million individuals. Half of the colony is comprised of reproducing females, giving it the ability to produce large numbers of ants in a relatively short period of time. The winged females usually swarm in the summer months. One queen starts a new colony, more reproductive females eventually take over, and the colony grows. The nests are usually outside-in trees and bushes, and under mulch. Colonies quickly branch off, making this a difficult ant to control.

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