Monomorium minimum
Color: Black
Size: 1.5 – 4 mm
Shape: Small slender body, composed of 3 parts
Nutrition: Plant extracts, dead insects, proteins
Habitat: North America
They build small and shallow nests.
They may have more than one queen.
They are active day and night.
They enter houses because they have a protein-based diet.
They are not aggressive.
They are active in spring and early summer.
They invade homes because they love protein and sugar products.
They do not cause structural damage, but they can appear in wall cavities or in different spots.
They leave black marks in areas such as baseboards, windows, kitchens and wall cavities.
Live observation of ant activity.
Sighting of winged ants in early summer.