Ghost Ants ( Tapinoma melanocephalum )

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Ghost Ant
AppearanceBlack head, white abdomen, emits a lemon-like sour smell when squished
Size0.1 ~ 0.2 cm
AggressivenessModerate, may occasionally nip you
ToxicityVery low, bites may cause slight itching
DietOmnivorous, enjoys sweet foods
Suitable Type of InsecticideLiquid

Pharaoh Ant ( Monomorium pharaonis | Pharaoh's Ants )

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Pharaoh Ant
Appearanceellow body, black abdomen, variable worker size
Size 0.2 ~ 0.3 cm
AggressivenessModerate, may occasionally nip you
ToxicityNone
DietOmnivorous
Suitable Type of InsecticideLiquid

Tropical Fire Ants ( Solenopsis geminata )

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熱帶火蟻
Appearance身體紅褐色、陽光下呈現橘色、會有大頭兵蟻
Size0.3 ~ 0.5 cm
Aggressiveness高,會主動攻擊
Toxicity些微,螫咬處出現小紅點,稍微發癢,一小時後消退
DietOmnivorous, prefers oils
Suitable Type of Insecticide固體餌劑

入侵火家蟻 ( 紅火蟻 | Solenopsis invicta )

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紅火蟻
Appearance身體暗紅褐色、會有大頭兵蟻
Size0.3 ~ 0.5 cm
Aggressiveness高,會主動攻擊
Toxicity非常高,可能致人於死
DietOmnivorous, prefers oils
Suitable Type of Insecticide固體餌劑

Monomorium

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Monomorium
AppearanceUsually has two colors, appears delicate, variable worker size
Size 0.2 ~ 0.3 cm
AggressivenessModerate, may occasionally nip you
ToxicityNone
DietOmnivorous
Suitable Type of InsecticideLiquid

Japanese Wrinkle Family Ant ( Tetramorium nipponense )

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Tetramorium nipponense
AppearanceYellowish-brown with a slightly black abdomen, usually found outdoors
Size 0.3 ~ 0.4 cm
AggressivenessHigh
ToxicitySlight, may leave small red marks and cause itching
DietOmnivorous, prefers oils
Suitable Type of InsecticideGranular

Pheidole

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Pheidole
AppearanceBlack or brown, appears with longer limbs, has soldiers with large heads
Size0.3 ~ 0.5 cm
AggressivenessModerate, only attacks when disturbed
ToxicityNone
DietOmnivorous, prefers oils
Suitable Type of InsecticideGranular

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