How to Catch Camponotus Queen?

[SeanSz]

Has anyone ever caught Camponotus queens using a white light trap? I just discovered that a large Camponotus floridanus colony in my yard has winged male alates ready to fly. Because we have a few days of rain coming up in my area, I am hoping to catch a few queens. If anyone has any advice and/or different lights that work well, please let me know… it would be much appreciated!

[Aquaexploder]

The light trap principle works because of uv light emitted by the light bulb. CFLs emit some uv light, but overall a proper uv emitting black light will give you the best results. This should help a ton http://www.formiculture.com/topic/5816-any-suggestions-for-a-black-light-to-attract-flying-ants-hopefully-mated-queens/?hl=light

[SolenopsisKeeper]

Has anyone ever caught Camponotus queens using a white light trap? I just discovered that a large Camponotus floridanus colony in my yard has winged male alates ready to fly. Because we have a few days of rain coming up in my area, I am hoping to catch a few queens. If anyone has any advice and/or different lights that work well, please let me know… it would be much appreciated!

Floridanus will fly in late May or June

[SeanSz]

The light trap principle works because of uv light emitted by the light bulb. CFLs emit some uv light, but overall a proper uv emitting black light will give you the best results. This should help a ton http://www.formiculture.com/topic/5816-any-suggestions-for-a-black-light-to-attract-flying-ants-hopefully-mated-queens/?hl=light

Nice! Thank you!