Pest guide
Odorous House Ants
Small brown-black ants that trail into kitchens looking for sweets. They smell like rotten coconut when crushed.
Signs you have them
Long trails along counters and baseboards; ants around sinks and pet food, especially after rain.
How to keep them out
Wipe up crumbs and spills; store food sealed; seal cracks; use baits rather than sprays so the colony is reached.