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Hello: I am rick new to the forum

Started By Ricky , Feb 7 2020 3:15 PM
question about temperature

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#1 Offline Ricky - Posted February 7 2020 - 3:15 PM

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hello:  my name is Rick.  brand new to the forum.  I live in Connecticut and have been raising a colony from a single queen since last spring.

Since around last Oct. the ant larva (200+) have not been maturing and making a cocoon.  The temperature in the house is kept between 70-72 degrees.  I am at a loss.

Any help or suggestion would be appreciated.


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#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted February 7 2020 - 4:29 PM

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Welcome to the forum and this crazy hobby, Rick. I don’t know what species you have, but it sure sounds like they are trying to hibernate.
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#3 Offline Ricky - Posted February 7 2020 - 4:50 PM

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Thanks for the comment.  Though I have been interested in, and collecting ants for 65 years, I am not up on ant species.  I should start learning.


#4 Offline Manitobant - Posted February 7 2020 - 5:49 PM

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Yeah those ants you have should be in hibernation. Just put em in the fridge for about 2 months and the brood should start developing.
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