Camponotus chromaiodes
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Camponotus chromaiodes
I found two componotus chromaiodes colonies, both had workers but no eggs they each had 6 workers, but sadly one of the queens lost all of her workers. What could I do to make them start laying eggs and could I merge the two queens into one colony?
Re: Camponotus chromaiodes
First of all, it really isn't a good idea to merge colonies. They will attack each other and leave little behind. My suggestion would be to get a few workers and brood/pupae of various stages and Treat it like a normal colony
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Re: Camponotus chromaiodes
You could potentially offer some of the nanitics from one queen to the other, but this will definitely stress out both colonies.
You also should make doubly sure that you are giving the colonies everything they need (i.e. a clean, humid nest and frequent access to fresh food in the foraging arena).
You also should make doubly sure that you are giving the colonies everything they need (i.e. a clean, humid nest and frequent access to fresh food in the foraging arena).
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Re: Camponotus chromaiodes
Many species of ants will merge colonies at young stages but camponotus isnt one of them
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