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areas where food is stored are particularly prone to ant infestations.

• Nesting Habits: Ants can build nests indoors or outdoors. Indoors, they prefer moist areas like walls, behind appliances, and under floors. Outdoors, they may nest in soil, under rocks, or in rotting wood.

• Carpenter Ants: Unlike termites, carpenter ants don’t eat wood but tunnel into it to build their nests. This can cause structural damage over time.

• Pharaoh Ants: Pharaoh ants are known for their ability to spread diseases because they scavenge in unsanitary areas and then contaminate food and surfaces in homes.

• Colony Structure: Ant colonies can range from a few dozen to hundreds of thousands of individuals, depending on the species. A colony typically includes a queen, worker ants, and sometimes males and other queens.

• Longevity of Queens: Queen ants can live for many years, and their longevity ensures the survival and growth of the colony.

• Signs of Infestation: Signs of an ant infestation include seeing live ants, particularly in large numbers, finding their nests, and noticing ant pathways in and out of your home.

• Controlling Infestations: Control methods include keeping food in sealed containers, cleaning up spills and crumbs promptly, sealing entry points, and using ant baits, traps, or insecticides.

• Professional Extermination: Sometimes, professional extermination is necessary, especially for large or persistent infestations.

Understanding these aspects of ant behavior and biology is crucial for effective ant control and prevention.