04/24/2026
Fun Fact Friday!
Did you know that pharaoh ants often show up indoors when outdoor conditions donât meet their needs? Their nests can be right under a home or building. Because the nest is warmed by the building, it can keep the colony active year-round or âwake them upâ earlier than youâd expect.
Their natural food sources outside arenât available until usually late spring, which is why they move indoors to find food. Theyâre not just drawn to âmessyâ spaces. Even the cleanest homes can attract them, because theyâre after tiny crumbs, moisture, or even microscopic food residue you wouldnât notice.
What makes them tricky is their ability to split into multiple colonies if disturbed. This process is called budding which can actually make an infestation spread faster if not handled properly.
So if youâre suddenly seeing more of them, itâs not about cleanliness, itâs about opportunity.
