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I found my queen ant swarmed with male alates of a different species outside its test tube. I am not sure if they are capable of mating with the queen and if they can even mate with a queen that has already begun egg-laying. Are you certain they were another species? Male alates are often much diff...

Thank you, i didnt know that. How cold should it be for them to hibernate? If you can provide it, somewhere around 50 degrees Fahrenheit 10 c as this is the average temperature of the soil 4 feet underground. If not, don't sweat. Do your best, but not everyone has a free mini-fridge available just ...

I caught the queen in the summer but it wasn't too late and seince then some months have passed. But I still thank you very much for your help :D ! <----(This paragraf is meant for antsnest8) Regarding the photos I have sent 2 days ago, I didn't know that, you (AntsAntsAnts), wanted to see the eggs...

Best of luck! Social parasites are hard to get started, and unfortunately everyone comes across tons of them.

Still, if you get past the first bit, it is just like raising a normal colony!

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Wed Oct 27, 2021 6:25 pm

I would also estimate about a minute. It's mostly to reduce spam otherwise there would be thousands of spam topics and messages within seconds.

Thank you

I am pretty sure Tetramorium Immgrans is Native to the US, not invasive. Anyway, Camponotus is REALLY slow to get growing, but If you are purchasing a colony, it might be good if you get a colony with 20+ workers already. Tetramorium is what I would go with. I always imagine Tetramorium as the roma...

I am pretty sure Tetramorium Immgrans is Native to the US, not invasive. Anyway, Camponotus is REALLY slow to get growing, but If you are purchasing a colony, it might be good if you get a colony with 20+ workers already. Tetramorium is what I would go with. I always imagine Tetramorium as the roman...

Hello! I need help.I caught a queen ant a few months ago but still no workers have arrived. The most I have is I think one pupa. I am not sure of the spicies but if anyone needs pictures I am able to provide them. I am from Romania and I caught the queen in the hills. I thought that is was the genu...

Part success because I finally managed to find a tetramorium colony that wasnt hibernating or underground so I gathered some pupae(sorry ants). But when I put them in with the queen she touhed them with her antenna and ran away from the 5 I placed in. Im going to give her a couple days to adjust an...

Lasius Niger almost always waits until spring to start colonies. The queens may lay eggs and brood will develop, but it will slow and stop during hibernation.

Although not necessary, it is common for ant-keepers to feed a tiny drop of honey or other sugary substance to L. Niger colonies