Ants: 
Harvester Ant
Characteristics
Size: Ranges from 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch in length.
Color: Color will vary from red to reddish brown to black, depending on the species.
Behavior
These ants got their name from the way they “Harvest” or clear the vegetation that is located directly around the entrance to their nest.
In some cases they are known to clear as much as 30 feet in diameter. Most of the time you will only see a few feet of clearing.
Some species will carry the excavated soil away from the nest, while others will construct mounds.
Harvester ants will defend their nests by aggressively biting or stinging.
Habitat
Harvester ants are most common to the dessert and are mainly fond in the southwest. Arizona is especially known for it’s large population of harvester ants. These ants nest in the soil with a single entrance hole.
Tips for Control
Regular applications are important and necessary for prevention. The best method to gain control for harvester ants is the use of bait.
Color: Color will vary from red to reddish brown to black, depending on the species.
These ants got their name from the way they “Harvest” or clear the vegetation that is located directly around the entrance to their nest.
In some cases they are known to clear as much as 30 feet in diameter. Most of the time you will only see a few feet of clearing.
Some species will carry the excavated soil away from the nest, while others will construct mounds.
Harvester ants are most common to the dessert and are mainly fond in the southwest. Arizona is especially known for it’s large population of harvester ants. These ants nest in the soil with a single entrance hole.
Regular applications are important and necessary for prevention. The best method to gain control for harvester ants is the use of bait.