Hey AC fam, I'm currently living in Perth, Western Australia, and the only ant species that I have come across is the invasive coastal brown ant. I was wondering whether it would be possible to lure one or more queen ants from their original nest by providing them with perfect living conditions and a constant food supply? If it were to work, what signs would I look for to notice a queen in the artificial habitat?
All help is welcome, thanks guys
Luring queen out of nest?
Re: Luring queen out of nest?
Your best bet is to wait until nuptial flight, luring queens is pretty uncommon and near to impossible.
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Re: Luring queen out of nest?
I assume you mean argentine ants?
Linepithema humile mates in nest and doesn't have nuptial flights in their introduced range.
Linepithema humile mates in nest and doesn't have nuptial flights in their introduced range.
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Re: Luring queen out of nest?
Yes I think that's right, Argentine ants. From what I've read that they create super colonies, and that one of several queens will leave the nest to create a new one, there's hope right?
Re: Luring queen out of nest?
Luring really isn't a solid idea, waiting for nuptial is your best bet. Or alternatively check the GAN project for a seller near you.
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