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How many types of ants exist worldwide?
How do I identify which type of ant is invading my home?
How do I tell the difference between ants and termites?
Can’t I just spray around the house with a product I buy at my local home improvement center to control ants?
I see swarming ants. What does this mean?
Are ants dangerous? Do they carry diseases?
I have carpenter ants and have heard that they eat wood. Is this true?
I’ve heard that some ants can cause structural damage to my home. Can you elaborate?
I have small dark brown ants. When I crush them, they emit a peculiar odor. What type of ant is this?
I have noticed small piles of dirt next to my exterior door threshold plate and some ants. On occasion I see what appears to be the same type of ant feeding on my pet’s food indoors. What type of ant could this be?

Ants can lift 20 times their own body weight.

How many ant species exist worldwide?

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