The Public Health Importance of the Association between Componotus Consobrinus and Potential Bacterial Pathogens in Human Dwellings

Camponotus consobrinus, the banded sugar ant is a species in the ant family Camponotus. The ant is so called because of its liking for sweet food and the orange-brown band that goes round its gaster [1]. Ants are insects found in households, shops, hospitals and food service establishment. They are a nuisance when they occupy residence, restaurants and other places where food is prepared or eaten, yet they are considered as harmless small creatures [2,3].