To many Queens?

[hiitsmeiambored]

Scientists encourage not releasing ants back to the wild. Not only do they have lessened chances of survival, but they stand chances of introducing pathogens.

I plan to release my spare queens later with one (if she survives) living in a box with a hole that she can't escape from but workers can because she only has one antennae so I consider her disabled. My house is only a few degrees warmer than outside so about the same as underground besides I would insulate the disabled queen's box to keep it warm. i see no issue with releasing them unless they are not a native species

[Martialis]

Releasing your queens is basically a death sentence. If they have already found a place to nest, laid eggs, and have larvae, the chances of their survival are slim.

[tiger01vincent]

Releasing your queens is basically a death sentence. If they have already found a place to nest, laid eggs, and have larvae, the chances of their survival are slim.

But if they have about 20 workers? Okey then?

[carsonman99]

Honestly she has a better chance being released with workers than she did during nuptial flight.... most queens are picked off by birds, other colonies etc...

[tiger01vincent]

Honestly she has a better chance being released with workers than she did during nuptial flight.... most queens are picked off by birds, other colonies etc...

EXACTLY!!!! (and other ant colonies who will try to kill her)