Iridomyrmex purpureus
- They build huge mound nests in the open.
- Trails radiate out from the nest in all directions and so forage many metres from the nest.
- This is a large ant 14mm in length.
- Their bite is painful
- a very aggressive species
Why should you as a professional pest control technician know about the common ant species you encounter during work?
So as to recognize, identify and treat common species of ants through a better understanding of individual characteristics.
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