Pharaoh Ants
Monomorium pharaonis
Pharaoh ants are extremely small (1.5-2mm), light yellow to reddish-brown ants with darker abdomens. They're almost translucent and require magnification to see clearly. They form tight trailing lines...
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How to Identify Pharaoh Ants
Pharaoh ants are extremely small (1.5-2mm), light yellow to reddish-brown ants with darker abdomens.
Pharaoh ants are extremely small (1.5-2mm), light yellow to reddish-brown ants with darker abdomens. They're almost translucent and require magnification to see clearly. They form tight trailing lines and are notorious in healthcare facilities.
Pharaoh Ants Behavior & Habits
Understanding how pharaoh ants behave helps prevent infestations
Pharaoh ants require warm, humid conditions and live exclusively indoors in temperate climates. Colonies have hundreds of queens and readily bud into new colonies when disturbed. They're infamous for spreading through hospitals via equipment and between apartment units through plumbing.
Pharaoh Ants Risks & Dangers
What pharaoh ants can do to your health and property
Health Risks
Pharaoh ants are medically significant because they seek wound dressings, IV lines, and medical equipment in hospitals. They can transmit Salmonella, Staphylococcus, and other pathogens.
Property Damage
No structural damage but infestations spread rapidly through multi-unit buildings via shared plumbing and electrical chases.
Signs of Pharaoh Ants Infestation
Look for these indicators in your home
Pharaoh Ants in Boise & the Treasure Valley
Pharaoh ants are less common in Boise than coastal cities but are found in apartments, nursing homes, and hospitals. They cannot survive Idaho winters outdoors but thrive in heated buildings.
How We Eliminate Pharaoh Ants
Professional treatment for complete elimination
Pharaoh ant control requires specialized protein and sugar baits placed strategically over several weeks. Spray treatments are never used as they cause rapid colony budding. Complete elimination in large buildings may take 2-3 months of professional baiting.
How to Prevent Pharaoh Ants
Steps you can take to reduce the risk of infestation
Pharaoh Ants Questions Answered
Common questions about identification, prevention, and treatment
Why are Pharaoh ants so hard to control?
Pharaoh ant colonies have hundreds of queens and readily split into new colonies when threatened. A single improper treatment can turn one colony into dozens throughout a building.
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