How to treat ant that has fungal infection

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antstar
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How to treat ant that has fungal infection

Post: # 90596Post antstar
Wed Apr 06, 2022 6:34 pm

Hello, just want to know how do I treat an ant that has a systemic fungal infection. no formicarium with a fungal infection, but the ant intself.

Ps:
My ant does not have this at the moment.

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Re: How to treat ant that has fungal infection

Post: # 90601Post SYUTEO
Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:51 pm

I don't think there's a way to do that assuming it's Cordyceps or Ophiocordyceps.

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Re: How to treat ant that has fungal infection

Post: # 90640Post antstar
Thu Apr 07, 2022 5:07 pm

I disagree I am sure adding an oral antifungal to the water can help

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Re: How to treat ant that has fungal infection

Post: # 90644Post SYUTEO
Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:08 pm

It could work but it may be risky.

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Re: How to treat ant that has fungal infection

Post: # 90753Post AntsLuxembourg
Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:18 am

Moved the topic as it got locked.

For the fungus question, I think it depends on the fungus and antspecies. If it's the parasite fungus, I don't think there is much you can do. :/
Doing some proper research is the best way to start an antcolony.

Need help or want to help? https://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=18153#p70566

Currently not keeping any ants anymore.

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