what are corn field ants
Cornfield ants are common outdoor ants and are light to dark brown in appearance. Found in fields (hence the name) but rarely inside homes, cornfield ants build visible, crater-like nests.Nests may appear near or underneath bricks, stones, sidewalks, cracks in pavement, and in rotting logs.Although nests are not located indoors, cornfield ants will often scavenge in homes for sweet foods.end an ear to these suggestions for ridding yourself of cornfield ants. 1  Make your own bait with boric acid: Combine 2 tablespoons of boric acid with 1 cup powdered sugar. 2  Boiling water: Slowly pour at least two to three gallons of boiling water on top of the cornfield ant mound.