Ants in Ohio

There are both large and tiny species of Ohio ants. Their presence in and around houses searching for food and water makes them annoying pests. Plus, they can also damage structures of buildings apart from spreading diseases. Identifying the ants of Ohio is the key to exterminating them.

The common big black ants of the state are the biting carpenter ants, while the small red ants native to Ohio are the fire ants.

Types of Ants in Ohio

Ants in Ohio (OH)

Ants That Bite

  • Carpenter Ants
  • Cornfield Ants
  • Thief Ant
  • Pavement Ants
  • Little Black Ant
  • Allegheny Mound Ant
  • Acrobat Ant
  • Crazy Ant
  • Fire Ants
  • Ghost Ant
  • Formica Ants
  • Turfgrass Ant

Ants That Don’t Bite

Ants by Colors

Red Ants: Fire Ants

Black Ants: Carpenter Ants, Little Black Ant

Orange Ants: Turfgrass Ant

Yellow Ants: Larger Yellow Ant