What are ants ?
There are over 12,000 different species of ants, but most common home-invading ants display similar behaviors and habits. Ants are small social insects that are usually dark brown, black, or reddish-brown in color. Ant colonies may have 1,000 or more individual ants all working together to provide for, take care of, and protect each other. Most ant colonies are made up of female workers, reproductive males, and either one or several queens.
In nature, ants are beneficial for the environment, as they break down decaying matter and animal remains. When ants move from nature into your home, however, they become a nuisance. Common types of home-invading ants include sugar ants, pharaoh ants, raspberry crazy ants, odorous house ants, and carpenter ants.