Pharaoh Ant
Pharaoh Ant
Photo: Don Breneman
Size 1/16 inch (It is often challenging to recognize ants from a picture. Because different species may be treated differently, be sure an ant problem is correctly identified before attempting control).
Where/when Only nests indoors in Minnesota and can be found at anytime during the year. They take advantage of their small size and nest in a wide variety of small spaces, cracks and crevices, including countertops, baseboards, wall voids, and many other small voids.
Significance Can be a very annoying and persistent species. It forages into many places to infest food.