Pharaoh Ant

Found globally in indoor environments, specifically nesting in wall voids, behind baseboards, and in hidden crevices near moisture and heat.

Omnivorous scavengers that feed on sweets, proteins, oils, and other insects; they often forage for crumbs and grease in kitchens.

Notable for their 'budding' behavior where a new colony is formed by groups of workers and queens leaving the main nest; they are active foragers that create long, distinct trails.

Significant household and hospital pests; they can mechanically transmit pathogens like Salmonella and Streptococcus. They provide no significant ecological benefits in indoor human environments.