How can I catch queen ants?

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Kovoco
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How can I catch queen ants?

Post: # 38004Post Kovoco
Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:17 am

I am new to the ant farming world and have no gear. I would like to know.

How to find Queen ants in Canada.
And
Alternatives to test tubes.

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SolenopsisKeeper
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Re: How can I catch queen ants?

Post: # 88090Post SolenopsisKeeper
Fri Feb 11, 2022 7:03 am

Kovoco wrote:
Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:17 am
I am new to the ant farming world and have no gear. I would like to know.

How to find Queen ants in Canada.
And
Alternatives to test tubes.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
You can make a “trap” by laying some stones with damp soil underneath. Also, you can use a container with dirt to house ants until you get gear. Move them out by not wetting the soil when needed to move(When all soil is filled with brood and ants)
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AntsLuxembourg
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Re: How can I catch queen ants?

Post: # 88215Post AntsLuxembourg
Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:57 am

Kovoco wrote:
Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:17 am
Alternatives to test tubes.
Anything that is not massively oversized and either with a way of providing water or something that got a storage of water. Testtubes are just by default the best choice, since they are easy to clean and not too expensive. Got me 100 testtubes for 30€ on amazon and I still got more than enough left. ;)
Doing some proper research is the best way to start an antcolony.

Need help or want to help? https://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=18153#p70566

Currently not keeping any ants anymore.

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