Ants
Wood-destroying and nuisance ant species found across Canada
Carpenter Ant
Camponotus spp. (C. pennsylvanicus, C. modoc)
Large wood-excavating ants that nest in damp or decaying timber. Canada's most economically significant ant pest.
Pavement Ant
Tetramorium immigrans
Small brown ants that nest under sidewalks, driveways, and foundations. One of Canada's most common household ant pests.
Pharaoh Ant
Monomorium pharaonis
Tiny yellow-brown ants that nest exclusively indoors in Canada. A serious pest in hospitals, food facilities, and apartments.