Ant Growth Stages
Stages of Ant Life Cycle
Ants go through four stages in their life cycle. Ants undergo complete metamorphosis, consisting of egg, larva, pupa, and adult—the entire cycle from egg to adult generally takes 6 to 10 weeks, depending on the species.
The cycle begins with a queen laying eggs, which hatch into larvae, develop into pupae, and finally emerge as adult ants.
So, why does the life cycle of an ant matter? Most DIY ant treatments only kill the worker ants you see, but the queen ant continues to lay eggs and the colony continues to grow. Professional ant control targets the entire colony, including the queen, which helps eliminate the infestation completely.