Ants
Roger’s Ant
You need to know….
- The ant is often reported in greenhouses where they have been found in soil filled pots and boxes.
- Workers 2mm long and reddish brown in colour
- 1 large segment at the pedicel.
- Nest locations — damp residues and debris,crevices around drains and behind broken wall tiles.
Roger’s Ant
You need to know….
- The ant is often reported in greenhouses where they have been found in soil filled pots and boxes.
- Workers 2mm long and reddish brown in colour
- 1 large segment at the pedicel.
- Nest locations — damp residues and debris,crevices around drains and behind broken wall tiles.
Pharaoh’s Ant
You need to know….
- The pharaoh ant is a small (2 mm) yellow or light brown, almost transparent and notorious for being a major indoor nuisance pest, especially in hospitals.
- They are a tropical species but they thrive in buildings anywhere, even intemperate regions provided central heating is present.
- An individualcolonynormally contains 1,000–2,500 workers but a high density of nests gives the impression of massive colonies.
- It is recommended not to exterminate using sprays and dusts because they will cause the pharaoh ants to scatter.
Pharaoh’s Ant
You need to know….
- The pharaoh ant is a small (2 mm) yellow or light brown, almost transparent and notorious for being a major indoor nuisance pest, especially in hospitals.
- They are a tropical species but they thrive in buildings anywhere, even intemperate regions provided central heating is present.
- An individualcolonynormally contains 1,000–2,500 workers but a high density of nests gives the impression of massive colonies.
- It is recommended not to exterminate using sprays and dusts because they will cause the pharaoh ants to scatter.
Garden Ant
You need to know….
- Colonies can reach in size up to around 15,000 workers but 4,000–7,000 is around average. The queen can live for around 12 years.
- This type of ant is a problem for some gardeners. they will eat ripe fruits, especially fruits like strawberries that lack a thick protective skin.
- Garden ants often explore their surroundings quite extensively during early summer months in an effort to increase the food supply to their queen and her young, and also as a way of testing new ground in preparation for the nests’ summer flight. In some cases, these explorations lead to a burrowing through mortar and brick.
Garden Ant
You need to know….
- Colonies can reach in size up to around 15,000 workers but 4,000–7,000 is around average. The queen can live for around 12 years.
- This type of ant is a problem for some gardeners. they will eat ripe fruits, especially fruits like strawberries that lack a thick protective skin.
- Garden ants often explore their surroundings quite extensively during early summer months in an effort to increase the food supply to their queen and her young, and also as a way of testing new ground in preparation for the nests’ summer flight. In some cases, these explorations lead to a burrowing through mortar and brick.
