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When to hibernate?
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:57 pm
by Idahoantguy
Hello everyone,
It is starting to get colder up here in Idaho, and I was noticing that my ant colonies are starting to slow down. I wasn’t sure about when to start hibernating them but I just put them down in our basement today. Are there any issues if the temperature isn’t right for hibernation, does it damage the colony? Also I asked this before but should I feed the colonies one last time? I’m trying it out on one of mine. Lastly, they are Tetramorium sp. E, if that makes a difference.
Thanks!
Re: When to hibernate?
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:34 pm
by idahoantgirl
Idahoantguy wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:57 pm
Hello everyone,
It is starting to get colder up here in Idaho, and I was noticing that my ant colonies are starting to slow down. I wasn’t sure about when to start hibernating them but I just put them down in our basement today. Are there any issues if the temperature isn’t right for hibernation, does it damage the colony? Also I asked this before but should I feed the colonies one last time? I’m trying it out on one of mine. Lastly, they are Tetramorium sp. E, if that makes a difference.
Thanks!
The general rule is to wait till you don't see ants outside. My colony of Tetramorium hasnt slowed down yet so I'm keeping them in my room for now.. Probably in the next couple weeks though I will put them in.
Re: When to hibernate?
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:56 pm
by Idahoantguy
idahoantgirl wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:34 pm
Idahoantguy wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:57 pm
Hello everyone,
It is starting to get colder up here in Idaho, and I was noticing that my ant colonies are starting to slow down. I wasn’t sure about when to start hibernating them but I just put them down in our basement today. Are there any issues if the temperature isn’t right for hibernation, does it damage the colony? Also I asked this before but should I feed the colonies one last time? I’m trying it out on one of mine. Lastly, they are Tetramorium sp. E, if that makes a difference.
Thanks!
The general rule is to wait till you don't see ants outside. My colony of Tetramorium hasnt slowed down yet so I'm keeping them in my room for now.. Probably in the next couple weeks though I will put them in.
Ok
Re: When to hibernate?
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 12:00 pm
by idahoantgirl
Idahoantguy wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:56 pm
idahoantgirl wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:34 pm
Idahoantguy wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:57 pm
Hello everyone,
It is starting to get colder up here in Idaho, and I was noticing that my ant colonies are starting to slow down. I wasn’t sure about when to start hibernating them but I just put them down in our basement today. Are there any issues if the temperature isn’t right for hibernation, does it damage the colony? Also I asked this before but should I feed the colonies one last time? I’m trying it out on one of mine. Lastly, they are Tetramorium sp. E, if that makes a difference.
Thanks!
The general rule is to wait till you don't see ants outside. My colony of Tetramorium hasnt slowed down yet so I'm keeping them in my room for now.. Probably in the next couple weeks though I will put them in.
Ok
My ants are in hibernation now btw
Re: When to hibernate?
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:19 pm
by Idahoantguy
idahoantgirl wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2017 12:00 pm
Idahoantguy wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:56 pm
idahoantgirl wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:34 pm
The general rule is to wait till you don't see ants outside. My colony of Tetramorium hasnt slowed down yet so I'm keeping them in my room for now.. Probably in the next couple weeks though I will put them in.
Ok
My ants are in hibernation now btw
Ok me too