Mold/Debris is growing on the queen ants cotton

[SlidingCool]

The water where my carpenter queen ant drinks from is starting to mold in the middle, the water is fine only the middle of the cotton is molding, should i take action and move her or will she be fine?

[SolenopsisKeeper]

The water where my carpenter queen ant drinks from is starting to mold in the middle, the water is fine only the middle of the cotton is molding, should i take action and move her or will she be fine?

When the white is no longer visible, you should take action. If she has larvae, workers should arrive before it affects her too much.

[Sidebox]

Solenopsiskeeper, I have the same issue. I have a queen with larvae and the whole cotton is just about covered in mold now. What should I do? I’m nervous to leave them with the mold, but just as nervous to attempt a move. Thanks for your help!

[SolenopsisKeeper]

Solenopsiskeeper, I have the same issue. I have a queen with larvae and the whole cotton is just about covered in mold now. What should I do? I’m nervous to leave them with the mold, but just as nervous to attempt a move. Thanks for your help!

I highly recommend attaching a new, clean tube ASAP. Don’t force her to move, but you could heat the new tube for a quicker move