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Hibernating or Dead?

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:18 pm
by MrSmiley
I have a small formica colony and I'm not sure if the queen is dead of hibernating.

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Re: Hibernating or Dead?

Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:05 am
by JoeHostile1
She appears dead. Ants don’t lay down. Especially on their backs. Can’t you just lift the lid and find out for sure?

Re: Hibernating or Dead?

Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:22 pm
by MrSmiley
I can't believe I didn't think of that! Thanks.