Ants
Pharaoh ants: identification & pharaoh ant control
Pharaoh ants are a serious indoor pest in kitchens, hospitals and apartments because spraying causes colonies to bud into dozens of new nests. Control is a structured baiting program with monitoring until trails disappear.
How to identify pharaoh ants
- What it looks like
- Very small pale yellow to light amber ants with a darker abdomen tip.
- Size
- 1/16 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Wall voids, behind outlets, near warm plumbing, in appliances and hospitals.
- Commonly confused with
- Thief ants are similar but slightly smaller with a two-segmented club antenna.
Signs of pharaoh ants in your home
- Faint trails to sinks and drains
- Ants in bathrooms and around medical supplies
- Ants appearing in multiple rooms at once
Pharaoh ants questions homeowners ask
What are the tiny yellow ants in my bathroom?
Usually pharaoh ants, which are drawn to moisture and grease and nest inside wall voids.
Why should I never spray pharaoh ants?
Insecticide sprays trigger budding — the colony splits and spreads through the building.
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