Pharaoh Ant (Winged Alate)

Commonly found indoors in multi-unit buildings, hospitals, and food service areas; nests in wall voids, under floors, and behind baseboards.

Omnivorous; feeds on proteins, fats, and sugary substances like syrups, jelly, and fruit juices.

Infestations grow through 'budding,' where a portion of the colony leaves with a queen to form a new nest. They do not typically swarm like other ants.

Significant indoor pest. They can transmit pathogens like Salmonellosis, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus by crawling over sterile surfaces or food.