which ant has an odor when crushed that can aid you in identification?
Argentine ants can also be identified by the musty smell they give off when crushed. Field ants. Field ants rarely infest homes; they are mostly found invading gardens and other landscaped areas. They have an unevenly rounded shape to the upper side of their body and are pale yellow, reddish-brown, black, or a combination of these colors. Adult workers range in length from 1/8th- 3/8th of an inch.