Pest guide
Roger's ant
Hypoponera punctatissima
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Investigate damp and inspect pipes as needed.
- Potential harm
May bite people
- What to expect
Possible response: Investigate damp and inspect pipes as needed. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Roger's ant (Hypoponera punctatissima). Typical location: Broken sewage pipes. Potential harm: May bite people. Possible response: Investigate damp and inspect pipes as needed.
Facts
- Latin name
- Hypoponera punctatissima
- English name
- Roger's ant
- Preferred conditions
- Broken sewage pipes
- Life cycle
- Varies with conditions and life stage
Response and treatment
Investigate damp and inspect pipes as needed
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.