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There are 2,700 species of termites worldwide.
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Ant: Solenopsis Molesta
Appearance: One of the smallest household ants, about one-thirty-second to
one-sixteenth inch long; antennae have 10 segments; range in color from
yellowish to brown.
Habits: Nests occur in a great variety of locations
outside the home, especially under rocks; may nest indoors in cracks and
cupboards.
Diet: Feed on immature forms of other ants and
insects; also attracted to greasy or high protein foods such as cheese and
animal matter.
Reproduction: Queens lay an average of 105 eggs,
which incubate for 16 to 28 days; larval stage may last 21 days in summer,
but can last through the winter.
Other Information: So small they are difficult to
detect; very persistent, and therefore difficult to control.
Thief
Ant: Solenopsis Molesta