How to Get Rid of Odorous House Ant? Risks, Prevention Tips & What to Know
Learn how to get rid of odorous house ants, understand the risks they pose, and discover effective prevention tips to keep your home ant-free.
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Odorous House Ant
Reviewed by Daniel Brady
CEO at AnchorPest Services
Updated July, 25
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How to Identify Odorous House Ant
Learn to spot odorous house ants by their small, dark brown bodies and the distinct rotten coconut smell they emit when crushed.
📏 Overall Size & Shape
⚠️ Active infestation
🎨 Covering & Coloration
Brown to black; uniform coloration
🦵 Appendages
⚠️ Possible nesting activity
👁️ Head & Sensory Organs
⚠️ Hidden ant colony detected
🦷 Mouthparts & Feeding
⚠️ Ant-attracting residue
🔎 Distinctive Marks or Tools
⚠️ Indoor nesting confirmed
Key Distinguishing Features
- Burrows: Do not create visible mounds; nest in soil, under rocks, logs, or within wall voids indoors
- Behaviour: Release a strong, rotten coconut odor when crushed; form long foraging trails and move quickly
- Habitat: Commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms, and near moisture sources inside homes
- Diet: Prefer sweet foods but will also eat proteins and greasy substances
Quick Size Comparison
About the size of a sesame seed, similar to a grain of rice in length.
Are You Seeing These Warning Signs?
If you notice ANY of these signs, you likely have an active Odorous House Ant infestation. Time is critical - contact us immediately.
⚠️ Active infestation
Strong, rotten coconut-like odor when ants are crushed
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Ants contaminating food
Visible trails of small brown ants moving indoors, especially in kitchens or near food sources
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Possible nesting activity
Small piles of dirt or debris near baseboards or cracks in walls
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Hidden ant colony detected
Presence of ant nests in wall voids or under flooring, often revealed by soft rustling noises when the area is disturbed.
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Ant-attracting residue
Sticky honeydew residue accumulating on indoor surfaces near windowsills or potted plants.
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Indoor nesting confirmed
Discovery of ant eggs or larvae in hidden indoor locations such as behind appliances or inside cabinets
Immediate professional assessment required
Spotted Any of These Signs?
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Serious Health Risks to Your Family
Pests can seriously harm you and your loved ones. Don't gamble with your family's health.
Allergic Reactions
Gastrointestinal infections, organ failure
Onset: Within minutes to a few hours
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Why DIY Methods Always Fail
Save yourself time, money, and frustration. Here's why store-bought solutions don't work:
Boric acid bait
Problem: Odorous house ants often ignore boric acid bait if it is not sweet enough or properly formulated
Result: Little to no reduction in ant population
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Vinegar solution spray
Problem: Vinegar only masks the scent trails, not eliminating the colony
Result: Ants return once the smell fades
Diatomaceous earth
Problem: Diatomaceous earth only works on direct contact and ants often avoid treated areas
Result: Infestation persists or returns
Soapy water spray
Problem: Soapy water only kills ants on contact, not the entire colony
Result: Infestation quickly returns
Stop Wasting Time and Money
The average homeowner spends $200+ on failed DIY attempts before calling professionals. Meanwhile, the infestation grows worse.
Professional Solution That Actually Works
Our certified technicians eliminate pest infestations completely and permanently.
Here's what you get:
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Immediate Assessment
Trained experts identify entry points and nesting areas
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Safe Treatment
Pet and family-friendly methods used
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Complete Elimination
Targets entire colony, not just visible insects or rodents
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Prevention Plan
Long-term exclusion strategies
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Health Protection
Proper cleanup and sanitization
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Guarantee
Service warranty and follow-up visits
Our 3-Step Elimination Process
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1. Immediate Inspection
Complete property assessment within 24 hours
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2. Targeted Elimination
Safe, effective treatment of entire colony
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3. Prevention Plan
Long-term exclusion and monitoring
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