Pharaoh Ant

Indoor environments, particularly in heated buildings such as hospitals, hotels, and homes; nests in wall voids, under flooring, and behind baseboards.

Omnivorous; they feed on sweets, proteins, and fats, including sugar, syrup, grease, and dead insects.

They are known for 'budding,' where a portion of the colony moves to a new location with a queen, making them difficult to control. They are persistent foragers that create chemical trails.

Significant indoor pests. In hospitals, they can spread pathogens like Streptococcus. They cause structural nuisance but offer minor ecological benefits by scavenging organic waste.