Household ants can cause allergies and asthma. Researchers say if you see ants in the house, then they should be taken into consideration if anyone has breathing problems. Many insects (including cockroaches) have been reported to contribute to respiratory problems. Now, the pharaoh ant joins the ranks of suspect insects. The tiny, yellow pharaoh ant came from the tropics but can now be found just about everywhere, having been carried throughout the inhabited world, say the researchers. The ants live indoors for warmth. “Pharaoh ants nest in secluded spots and favor temperatures between 80-86 degrees Fahrenheit,” according to the University of Nebraska web site. “These ants are frequent house invaders, often found around kitchen and bathroom faucets where they obtain water.”
