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There are 2,700 species of termites worldwide.
Pharoah
Ant: Monomorium Pharaonis
Appearance: Very small; light yellow to red, with black markings on
abdomen; about one-sixteenth inch long.
Habits: Depends on artificial heating in human
dwellings to survive; infestations commonly occur in food service areas;
will nest in any well-protected and hidden areas throughout a structure;
can nest outdoors in lawns or gardens.
Diet: Food of all types, but especially sweets; will
also eat other insects.
Reproduction: Grows from egg to adult in about 45
days; females live as long as 39 weeks and can lay about 400 eggs; workers
only live up to 10 weeks.
Other Information: The most persistent and difficult
of all household ants to control; very large colonies, with up to several
million workers and thousands of queens.
Pharoah
Ant: Monomorium Pharaonis