In Quebec, 5 species of ants are listed.<\/p>\n
In this article, we will cover the main characteristics of three types in particular. The carpenter ant<\/strong>, a species whose queen is a winged ant. The Pharaoh ant<\/strong>, a very small ant of about 2 mm. Andthe pavement ant<\/strong>, commonly called the sand ant.<\/p>\n The most common species of carpenter ants is the black carpenter ant<\/strong>, whose scientific name is: Camponotus pennsylvanicus<\/em>.<\/p>\n It nests mainly in deciduous trees, decaying logs and wooden structures. Nests are located in urban and suburban areas, such as in grassy areas between buildings or in parks. Nests are also found in dense forests, agricultural fields, open areas such as meadows\/fields and along rivers.<\/p>\n The size of a carpenter ant varies between 6.35 mm and 12.7 mm.<\/p>\n In houses, the carpenter ant looks for the damp frame to make its tunnels. Where there is water infiltration, there is a potential carpenter ant problem.<\/p>\n The reproductive ant in a colony, i.e. the queen, is winged. They have wings.<\/p>\n Also known as the sugar ant, the pharaoh ant, from its Latin name: Monomorium pharaonis<\/em>, has a very small body of about 2 mm.<\/p>\n Worker ants have a body coloration that varies from golden yellow to a reddish brown.<\/p>\n They have a lifespan of about 70 days.<\/p>\n The breeding males are the same size as the workers. However, they are black in color and are rarely found in the nest.<\/p>\nCarpenter Ants<\/h2>\n
In our homes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Pharaoh Ants<\/h2>\n