Pharaoh Ant

Widely distributed worldwide; typically nests indoors in warm, humid areas such as wall voids, behind baseboards, and near heating ducts.

Omnivorous; feeds on a wide variety of foods including sweets, proteins, and fats (sugars, jellies, insects, and meats).

They are known for 'budding,' where a portion of a colony splits to form a new one. They follow distinct scent trails and are highly industrious scavengers.

Considered a major indoor pest. They can transmit pathogens like Salmonella and Streptococcus, particularly in hospitals. They do not sting or cause structural damage.