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Biology: The black ant is the most common British ant
and, although annoying, offer no risk to health.
The mating of the black ant occurs during the hottest days of the summer, when the potential queens &
males emerge on the wing. After mating, whilst airborne, the males die and the queens shed their wings and
search for suitable harbourage. She will build a cell and rest over winter before starting to build her nest. It is not uncommon
for several new queens to work together during this early stage, however, only one queen will survive -
the nest can persist for several years.
The average nest can contain over 1,000,000 ants, the workers are sterile females. They build & extend
the nest, tend the larval forms and forage for food. The most commonly seen are the foraging ants, responsible
for feeding the rest of the colony. Scouting many metres on their search for food, invading homes, they will
form thin black lines to a source of food, favouring sweet goods. Although considered to be a nuisance,
the black ant is quite a harmless pest.
Size: Worker measure 5mm, the queen 15mm.
Markings: Dark Brown / Black.
Location: Everywhere.
Detection: Sightings of foraging ants.
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