pharaoh ant
US /ˈfeɪ.roʊ ˌænt/
UK /ˈfeɪ.roʊ ˌænt/
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fourmi pharaon
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.
Nous avons dû appeler un exterminateur à cause d'une grave infestation de fourmis pharaon dans la cuisine.
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Pharaoh ants are known for nesting in warm, hidden areas, making them hard to spot.
Les fourmis pharaon sont connues pour nicher dans des zones chaudes et cachées, ce qui les rend difficiles à repérer.