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Pharaoh Ant (Monomorium
Pharaonis)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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Very small; light yellow to red, with black markings on abdomen; about
one-sixteenth inch long. |
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Habits :
Depends on artificial heating in
human dwellings to survive; infestations commonly occur in food service
areas; will nest in any well-protected and hidden areas throughout a
structure; can nest outdoors in lawns or gardens. |
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Diet :
Food of all types, but especially
sweets; will also eat other insects. |
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Reproduction
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Grows from egg to adult in about 45 days;
females live as long as 39 weeks and can lay about 400 eggs; workers
only live up to 10 weeks. |
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Other Information
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The most persistent and difficult of all
household ants to control; very large colonies, with up to several
million workers and thousands of queens. |
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