What type of mites

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Hectorbomber
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What type of mites

Post: # 78495Post Hectorbomber
Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:16 pm

So I’m thinking of adding benfital mites to my colony does anyone have a good species to add?

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Re: What type of mites

Post: # 85492Post AntsLuxembourg
Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:30 am

I'm not sure if springtails count as mites although I think they are no mites from what I could find. They seem to be beneficial in most if not all cases.
Doing some proper research is the best way to start an antcolony.

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