It's not just a pile of dirt, it's a mound! 🐜 The Allegheny mound ant (Formica exsectoides) is a species of ant native to the area. Its native range extends from Nova Scotia to parts of Georgia. Allegheny mound ants construct large earthen mounds, which can reach heights of over three feet. These mounds consist of soil, plant material, and the ants’ secretions, serving as both the colony’s fortress and its hub of activity. These ants function as carnivorous predators, actively hunting for insec

Massive infestation of aggressive ants reported in Holmes County, Ohio. What to know