Lawn ant

Tetramorium Caespitum

The workers are 2-3.5 mm long and brown to dark brown in color. The nests are found in sandy, sunny places in gardens, on roadsides, under stones and slabs, often with soil. Ants live on sugary substances and meat, among other things. In homes and storerooms, they are attracted by sugar, fruit, honey, food and fresh meat products. The ant trails lead to the nests. In older buildings they can destroy wood.