Provided herein are pheromone attractant compositions for tawny crazy ants. The pheromone attractant compositions can include one or more of n-undecane, 2-tridecanone, n-decane, 1-undecene, n-tridecane, 2-dodecanone, 2-tetradecanone, 2-pentadecanone, and formic acid. The pheromone attractant compositions can be formulated into controlled release formulations, incorporated into traps, bait stations, gel or granular baits, or insecticidal sprays, and used to trap or kill tawny crazy ants and their colonies.