Hibernating Formica
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:52 pm
Hello all-
This will be my 1st attempt at overwintering ants. I'm in NW Ohio. I believe it is a Formica species. I don't really have a place to put them, so I wrapped black tape around the front of the test tube and placed it on a north facing windowsill. The windows weren't installed correctly, so they are not very insulated. Will this be cool enough for them to hibernate? The house is kept between 68 -70F. The window has constant condensation on it.
I would put them in the fridge, but how cold is too cold? Them fridge temp is usually about 40-45F. Would that be too cold? Any guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks!!
Jeff
This will be my 1st attempt at overwintering ants. I'm in NW Ohio. I believe it is a Formica species. I don't really have a place to put them, so I wrapped black tape around the front of the test tube and placed it on a north facing windowsill. The windows weren't installed correctly, so they are not very insulated. Will this be cool enough for them to hibernate? The house is kept between 68 -70F. The window has constant condensation on it.
I would put them in the fridge, but how cold is too cold? Them fridge temp is usually about 40-45F. Would that be too cold? Any guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks!!
Jeff