Where Do White-footed Ants Nest?
White-footed ants nest at or above ground level. They do not nest in soil. A single colony may have nests in many locations. It is almost impossible to tell one colony from another because different colonies will be connected to each other. The white-footed ant prefers nest sites that are near moisture and food sources, and protected from predators and extreme heat. Nests tend to be found outside of structures more than inside. Indoors they nest in wall voids and attics. Occasionally, clusters of white-footed ants remaining motionless may be observed on walls. Currently, there is no explanation for this curious behavior. There is some speculation they are resting. Outdoor nests are often found • in tree holes or on the underside of leaves • on bushes • under palm fronds and old leaf boots • in loose mulch • under debris such as newspaper, fallen coconuts, scrap wood, etc. • in leaf-litter on the ground and in rain gutters.
