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Wintering new colonies in Texas (Warmer winters)

Started By KooYon , Dec 9 2018 6:19 PM

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#1 Offline KooYon - Posted December 9 2018 - 6:19 PM

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So I'm a new ant keeper, and only found my first queens this year. I have a couple of very young colonies (none with more than 10 workers)

 

I live in South Texas where we barely get what others call winter.  Todays high was in the 60's and the low tonight will be in the low 40's.

 

I know ants will naturally hibernate , and i was wondering how often should I check on them and when/if i should stop feeding them?

 

Thanks


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Pogonomyrmex Barbatus 4 queens each with eggs

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#2 Offline YsTheAnt - Posted December 9 2018 - 9:15 PM

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In an area like yours, a period of room temperature until temperature warms up and once a week feeding would be best.

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