What are thieves ants?

thief ants or solenopsis molesta are a kind of ants found throughout America, but are particularly prevailing in the Eastern and Middle States. Thieves are very small and can be distinguished from other Ant types of two segments at the end of the antenna. They get their name from their tendency to steal food from the nests of other ants. They usually produce their nests in rocks and protocols, but it is also known to make their homes in gaps of walls, skirts, cracks and even cabinets. When they do so, they are considered pests and will have to be exterminated. Thief Ant is very similar to color and size to the Pharaoh ant, so attention should be paid to the distinctive features of the thief ants in considering how to get rid of contamination. Under a microscope or a camouflage glass, the thief reveals the antenna of ten segments, two segments at the end of their antenna, no spine on the chest, two nodes on the lower end of the chest, and small capable of the bottom of his body.

Typical thief Ant Queen is slightly larger than the rest and measures around 1/4 inches (6.35 mm). The queen usually lays an average of 105 eggs at once. These eggs will usually incubate two weeks to a month during the summer, but the incubation period may take many months during the winter season. They are often promoted by distributing ant and spreading into different places and creating new colonies at different places around the already established center.

The thief diet Ant is diverse and will feed on anything from immature forms of ants and insects to high proteins and oily foods. They also feed on mead, fruit, Bread, oil and dairy products.

It is known that the ants from the thief are annoying pests and damage to the walls and other masonry and is known to contaminate and spoil food. Ejection is difficult due to their size and adaptability. The attack can only be processed by a certified and licensed pest controller who into the infested cloudSTI usually introduces liquid or gel bait. Once the ants thief are found, the extermination can be done quickly and painlessly.