Pest Library – Ants – Pharaoh Ant

Habitat
Pharaoh ants nest almost exclusively indoors, utilizing wall voids, cabinets, electrical sockets, and other humid, enclosed areas.

Biology and Behavior
These ants feed on sweets and dead insects. Trail following is strong and tightly linked. The pharaoh ant has multiple queens and nesting locations. Colonies will nest indoors and forage outdoors for dead insects on window ledges. Workers are monomorphic.

Distribution
Throughout the United States

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