Ants in Alabama

Ants are an unwelcome but familiar sight in Alabama. When you spot large marching lines or mounds made by them, you know that the cooler season is slowly giving way to the warmer months. There are approximately 136 species of ants in the state. Some bite while some do not, but all are a nuisance to have around your house. We have listed here a few common types of Alabama ants.

Fire ants and trap-jaw ants are among the most dangerous ones in the state due to their painful bites. If you live in Alabama and see big black ants near your house, they are probably black carpenter ants or trap-jaw ants. Red imported fire ants are the commonest big red ants in Alabama.

Types of Ants in Alabama

Ants in Alabama (AL)

Ants That Bite

  • Black Imported Fire Ant
  • Red Imported Fire Ant
  • Native Fire Ants
  • Asian Needle Ant
  • Black Carpenter Ant
  • Florida Carpenter Ant
  • Tawny Crazy Ant
  • Sugar Ant
  • Little Black Ant
  • Argentine Ant
  • Acrobat Ant
  • Trap-jaw Ant

Ants That Don’t Bite