Characteristics
Size:
Very small, about 1/8-inch in length and may easily be confused with several other types of pest ants.
Color: Yellow
Viewed under magnification, the antennae of the pharaoh ant have 12 total segments and end in a three-segmented antennal club.
The Pharoah Ant, one of the most difficult to control pests, are very commonly found in our area. Pay careful attention not to spray this species with any residual pesticides in effort to control the colony with any store bought products. This often makes the problem much more severe than it was before. They will often be found in kitchen and bathroom areas, where moisture is easily accessed.
If identified in your home, a pest management professional should be called to evaluate the situation.
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