Sugar ants, or banded sugar ants, are small black ants native to Australia and exclusive to that part of the world. When we think of the term sugar ants, we're probably thinking of pavement ants or pharaoh ants—both common household ants.

Where are sugar ants located?

Also known as the banded sugar ant, sugar ants prefer to live and forage for food in suburban areas. They like warm and humid climates. In the wild, they typically dwell in forests, heaths, and woodlands found in or around: Holes in wood.

Are sugar ants in America?

Ants are America's leading household pests, and much of the credit for that title goes to tiny invaders known as "sugar ants." Sugar ants aren't a single species.