Monomorium pharaonis
(Formicidae)
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Monomorium pharaonis
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Pharoah's ant: Monomorium pharaonis
This University of Florida site presents general information and a photograph of Monomorium pharaonis.
Those pesky tramp ants (Pest Control Technology Online)
Polygyny, monomorphism, and colony dispersal by budding and fission allow tramp ant species to succesfully invade new territories. These and other characteristics that benefit tramp ants are discussed in this article.
Overview of Monomorium pharaonis from the Global Invasive Species Database
Information on the ecology, distribution, habitat, and management of Monomorium pharaonis are presented in this Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) site.
Monomorium pharaonis overview from Land Care Research (New Zealand)
This overview of Monomorium pharaonis includes classification, synonyms, distribution, biology, and pest status from the Landcare Research of Biosecurity New Zealand.
AntWeb field guide to the ant species of Hawaii 
Images of 20 of the ant species of Hawaii help to identify the species.
Monomorium liliuokalanii (Linnaeus, 1758) taxonomy on ITIS
ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System, lists taxonomic data for Monomorium pharaonis and allows searches of other databases.
Evaluation of methoprene granular baits against foraging Pharaoh ants, Monomorium pharaonis (abstract)
Methoprene granular baits were effective against foraging Pharaoh ants, but there was a subsequent increase in populations of other pest ants with the elimination of Pharoah ants (Sociobiology, 2003).
Monomorium pharaonis management information from ISSG
Effective preventitive measures and chemical controls for Monomorium pharaonis are covered on this Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) site. Links to site specific management information are included.
Review of the efficacy of baits used for ant control and
eradication
Ant species have varying responses to toxins and baits used for their control. This extensive review of published reports is a preamble to the development of recommendations for New Zealand.
Ants potential disease vectors in hospitals (Brazil)
Antibiotic resistant pathogens were isolated from several ant species including Monomorium pharaonis in Brazilian hospitals.
Respiratory allergy to the indoor ant Monomorium pharaonis (abstract)
Pharaoh ants can induce bronchoconstriction regardless of sting in sensitized patients. Ants should be taken into consideration as a cause of respiratory allergy in patients living in homes with visual evidence of infestation.
Pharaoh ant (Monomorium pharaonis) triggers bronchial asthma (abstract).
Pharaoh ant (Monomorium pharaonis) is newly identified as an important inhalant allergen triggering bronchial asthma.
Monomorium pharaonis images from JAnt.
Images of Monomorium pharaonis, its description and distribution in Japan are on this Japanese Ant Database page.
Monomorium pharaonis images from AntWeb
This AntWeb site allows comparisons of close-up images of individuals within the species Monomorium pharaonis.
Monomorium pharoanis -- Pharaoh Ant
This clickable map shows the distribution of this species around the world.
Exotic ants in the Canary Islands
Exotic ants of the Canaries are reviewed (Vieraea, 2003).
Ants from Moorea, Society Islands (American Museum of Natural History, 1908)
In 1906-1907, 13 ant species were collected for the American Museum on the island of Moorea (Eimeo), near Tahiti. Some of the species are listed by outdated names.
A survey of urban pest ants in the Florida peninsula (Florida Entomologist, 1995)
Eight species of ants were identified as key pests in Florida. The most common were Solenopsis invicta (14%), Tapinoma melanocephalum (14%), Paratrechina longicornis (14%), Camponotus abdominalis floridanus (12%), Monomorium pharaonis (11%), Camponotus tortuganus (8%), Pheidole megacephala (7%), and Paratrechina bourbonica (4%).
Monomorium pharaonis distribution records from ISSG
Countries (or multi-country features) with distribution records for Monomorium pharaonis are listed with links to collection data in the Global Invasive Species Database.
Checklist of the ants of Fiji (Bishop Museum Occasional Papers, 2006).
This checklist of the ants of Fiji includes 138 currently valid species and subspecies: 91 Fijian endemics, 22 wide-ranging Pacific natives, and 25 exotics.
Pacific Ant Prevention Plan
This proposal was prepared by ISSG for the Pacific Plant Protection Organization and Regional Technical Meeting For Plant Protection in March 2004.
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