Choosing a bait would require knowing what they are currently feeding off of, according to the nutritional needs of the colony. Ghost ants tend to forage in a more random pattern than does the pharaoh ant, so that feeding trails may be more difficult to recognize. These ants have a high need for water and may be commonly found in or around kitchens, baths or other moisture sources. Ghost ants are found in warm climates and can be a big problem in tropical areas of the world. In Florida, they are found mostly from Orlando south, although they do occur as far north as Gainesville, Florida and some isolated cases in California.
Ghost ants are highly adaptable in their nesting habits, nesting in a variety of places.
Inside, they can be in wall voids,behind baseboards, between cabinets , etc. They also like to nest in the soil of potted plants. Foraging activity indoors is typically concentrated in the kitchen or bathroom, with a high need of water,although any room can be affected. The nesting habits are similar to Pharoah ants. Outide, they can be found nesting in soil of potted plants, under stones, under and inside logs and firewood.