Workers are extremely small. Colonies can occupy several different nesting sites. Can spread a variety of bacteria. Can spread a variety of bacteria.
Colonies contain several reproductive females and hundreds of thousands of workers.
Nest in wall voids, behind baseboards and between liners. Inflict painful stings. Single queen mounds can number 30-100 per area with up to 250,000 ants each. Nest in soil at base of trees, shrubs, grass or in homes. Known to kill cattle and other large animals.