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What are these tiny reddish-orange ants?

Question: The ants I have are the same basic coloring, and are of about 1/4 of an inch in length. I think these are pharaoh ants. What would you say they are, and what am I to do about them?

Answer: Well, most likely they are pharaoh ants. Pharaoh ants are very difficult to control, and using the wrong method will make a bad problem worse, as these ants will alert and bud, creating new and multiple colonies.

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Your best option is to call the local Orkin Branch Office and have a highly trained Orkin Pest Specialist develop a customized solution, backed by science, for your problem that best meets your needs.

You can read more about pharaoh ants in the home here and get general pharaoh ant information here.

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