Pharaoh ants are a social group of pests that live in our area and regularly get into homes and businesses. They do not require large openings or spaces to squeeze their way. They nest in warm, humid areas near food and water sources. Nests are usually located in inaccessible areas such as wall voids, behind baseboards, in furniture and under floors. The insect may detrimentally affect humans by transmitting many diseases, such as salmonella, staphylococcus, and clostridium, which may cause botulism.
