Wasps & Stinging Insects

Field ants in Calgary are common outdoor ants that can be found in lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, parks, fields and around residential and commercial properties. Although field ants usually live outdoors, large colonies near a building can become a nuisance when worker ants begin traveling across sidewalks, patios, foundations or entering structures while searching for…

Origin of Pharaoh Ants The Pharaoh ant (Monomorium pharaonis) is a tiny ant species that has become widely distributed throughout the world. Despite its name, there is no reliable scientific evidence that Pharaoh ants originated in ancient Egypt. Their exact native origin is uncertain, although they are generally associated with tropical and subtropical regions. Their…

The Biology of Carpenter Ants Carpenter ants are among the largest and most fascinating ant species in North America. Belonging to the genus Camponotus, these social insects are highly organized and live in complex colonies with distinct castes and specialized roles. While carpenter ants play an important ecological role by recycling decaying wood in forests,…