Ants in Maine

There are both large and small sizes of ants in Maine. All these different ant species have different habitats and food preferences. So correctly identifying the type of ant invading your home goes a long way in dealing with an infestation. This article could help you with that.

The large black ants in Maine are the biting carpenter ants. But this species can also be red, yellow, and a combination of red and black. The common tiny ants of the state are the pharaoh and odorous house ants.

Types of Ants in Maine

Ants in Maine (ME)

Ants That Bite

  • Carpenter Ants
  • Pavement Ants
  • Thief Ant
  • Acrobat Ant
  • European Fire Ant
  • Allegheny Mound Ant
  • Cornfield Ants
  • Pavement Ants

Ants That Don’t Bite

Ants by Colors

Red Ants: European Fire Ant

Black Ants: Carpenter Ants