odorous house ant
US /ˈoʊdərəs haʊs ænt/
UK /ˈoʊdərəs haʊs ænt/
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a species of ant (Tapinoma sessile) known for emitting a distinctive, rotten coconut-like odor when crushed, commonly found in and around human dwellings
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We identified the ants in our kitchen as odorous house ants due to their peculiar smell.
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Controlling odorous house ants often requires locating and treating their nests.