pharaoh ant
US /ˈfeɪ.roʊ ˌænt/
UK /ˈfeɪ.roʊ ˌænt/
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hormiga faraón
a very small, yellowish-brown ant (Monomorium pharaonis) that is a common household pest, known for infesting buildings and being difficult to eradicate
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We had to call an exterminator because of a severe pharaoh ant infestation in the kitchen.
Tuvimos que llamar a un exterminador debido a una grave infestación de hormigas faraón en la cocina.
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Pharaoh ants are known for nesting in warm, hidden areas, making them hard to spot.
Las hormigas faraón son conocidas por anidar en áreas cálidas y ocultas, lo que las hace difíciles de detectar.