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So basically I should leave them alone and just find a mated queen?xTNxANTMANx wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:58 pmIf it's a wild colony that's already set up I highly doubt there's much you could do that would make them want to move in your nest. Without digging them up I wouldn't think there would be another way honestly.
Yup! The mating season isn't far away (except for in certain places which are getting 1-2 feet of snow tonight.)MichaelJones wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:53 pmSo basically I should leave them alone and just find a mated queen?xTNxANTMANx wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:58 pmIf it's a wild colony that's already set up I highly doubt there's much you could do that would make them want to move in your nest. Without digging them up I wouldn't think there would be another way honestly.
It's the Dorymyrmex InsanusSerafine wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2017 3:40 amWhich species? I doubt anyone would complain if you dig up Solenopsis invicta (Imported fire ants, if you're ready for the challenge). Pheidole megacephalia (Big-headed ants), Linepithemia humile (Argentine ants) or another highly invasive species. Other (native) species should better be left alone, the chance of injuring the queen is very high anyway.
Leave them alone.MichaelJones wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:41 amIt's the Dorymyrmex InsanusSerafine wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2017 3:40 amWhich species? I doubt anyone would complain if you dig up Solenopsis invicta (Imported fire ants, if you're ready for the challenge). Pheidole megacephalia (Big-headed ants), Linepithemia humile (Argentine ants) or another highly invasive species. Other (native) species should better be left alone, the chance of injuring the queen is very high anyway.