Qui tam, which is a feature of the False Claims Act, is a unique mechanism that allows persons and entities with evidence of fraud against federal programs to sue the wrongdoer on behalf of the government.
Odorous House Ants. 1  Appearance: Odorous house ants are dark brown to black in color and range in size from 1/16-1/8 inch. 2  Region: This species is found in all regions of the United States. 3  Habitat: Typically living for several years, odorous house ants are known to make their homes in exposed soil.
Carpenter ants are the largest of the house-infesting ants. Workers within the colony range in size from about 3/16 to 5/8 inches in length. Color varies among species, although black seems to be predominant. Carpenter ants, like termites, tend to prefer wood that is partially decayed by wood rot.