Should I hibernate my ants?

[AntsSA]

So in cape town where I live it is gonna be the official start of Autumn in a few days and I was wondering if I should hibernate my black sugar ants over winter?
If I should hibernate them when shall I start and when should I take them out again?
Thanks

[AntsSA]

Not sure yet but I am open to replies.

[idahoantgirl]

if you live in a place that actually has a type of winter then you should hibernate your ants. In general, you start hibernation when you stop seeing ants and other bugs outside and take them out when you start see ants reappear.

[Martialis]

Seeing as South Africa has a temperate climate, I'd go ahead and hibernate them.

[AntsSA]

Ok should I start when they start slowing down?

[idahoantgirl]

generally you should begin when you stop seeing ants outside. you can take them out again when ants reappear.

[AntsSA]

Thanks for your help fellow ant keepers