They tend to stay around warm, moist areas and are seen mostly in industrial areas and under large buildings in and around downtown Albuquerque. They can migrate or be carried to residential areas, but are not too common in most neiborhoods. Large pebble covered mounds with nothing growing on or around them indicate their presence. These ants bite and have a strong reaction with most people. Control can be achieved with proper methods.
Many small pyramid shaped mounds indicate their presence.
This ant is small and reddish brown in color. They live under pavement and concrete areas with numerous access holes along cracks and expansion joints. They can really become overwhelming and take over the affected areas. Indoor Ants - Various species of ants will invade your home or other structure. Some will live in the structure while others will only forage inside and return to their colony outside.