The species of ant that are known as Odorous House Ants are said to be the most common and arduous species of ant to deal with of all the species you can come into contact with.

They measure an eighth of an inch and produce quite distinct trails on indoor and outside surfaces and are notoriously difficult to control, especially by householders, however they are said to be the most common and arduous species of ant to deal with of all the species you can come into contact with.

They produce a really bad odor when crushed which smells a bit like rotten coconut or pine scent when crushed with a finger and sniffed and will tend to nest in virtually every imaginable location most commonly under pavement, stones, mulch, woodpiles, flower pots, and house siding, foraging indoors for food and moisture.

Their nests also occur indoors within wall cavities, appliances, potted plants, etc., especially near sources of moisture and their nests tend to be mobile with colonies relocating fast in response to changes in weather and disturbance.

Their colonies often tend to have numerous, egg-laying queens and the primary colonies may split into smaller ones for no apparent reason. When they forage indoors they will tend to feed on all manner of foods, ranging from sweets left on the floor to inside a trash can

Odorous house ants measure an eighth of an inch and they produce quite distinct trails on indoor and outside surfaces and will tend to nest in virtually every imaginable location most commonly under pavement, stones, mulch, woodpiles, flower pots, and house siding, foraging indoors for food and moisture.

They are notoriously difficult to control, especially by householders, however removing ready access to food and moisture (water leaks, spillage, trash cans, pet food dishes, etc) can heed their movement. You can also provide relief by wiping away the invisible odor trails with a kitchen cleanser or mild detergent.

Their colonies often tend to have numerous, egg-laying queens and the primary colonies may split into smaller ones for no apparent reason.

Odorous Ant Extermination Methods include laying down baits, using boiling water, poisons and gases.