Coastal Brown Ant

Life Cycle

• Eggs laid are small in size.
• Larvae are fed by the adults. After several moults, the larvae pupate.
• Once adults, 3 different castes exist.
• Workers are wingless and sterile, and live for approximately a year. Workers are the nest-builders and food suppliers; they feed larvae, look after eggs and defend the nest.
• Males are winged, and exist to mate with females.
• Females are also winged (until after mating), and are the largest in size. Females become the reproductive queens of the colony and live for many years.

Habits

• Nest in soil and build along pathways around the house, including gardens and walls.
• Dry areas for nesting.
• Will excavate extensively, leaving unsightly mounds along footpaths and other areas.
• Will attack food around the property, including meat, sweets, fruit and greasy foods.