ANT CONTROL

Ant,, from family Formicidae, any of approximately 10,000 species of insects that are social in habit and live together in organized colonies. Ants occur worldwide but are especially common in hot climates. They range in size from about 2 to 25 mm, about 0.08 to 1 inch. Their colour is usually yellow, brown, red, or black. A few genera have a metallic lustre. Anatomy Typically, an ant has a large head and a slender, oval abdomen joined to the thorax or midsection, by a small waist. Castes There are generally three castes or classes, within a colony: queens males, and workers. Some species live in the nests of other species as parasites. In these species the parasite larvae are given food and nourishment by the host workers.