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when do the ants come out of hibernation?

Started By SardineBoy6.0 , Dec 13 2020 11:08 AM

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#1 Offline SardineBoy6.0 - Posted December 13 2020 - 11:08 AM

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well I think the title says it all. when do they come out? do I just wait until it starts warming up outside? I know a few ant nests in my backyard but I am not sure if they are the same species I keep. should I be observing them and seeing when they come out?

#2 Offline Amazant - Posted December 13 2020 - 11:26 AM

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Depending on where you are your ants may not go into diapause, but if your ants need a diapause period then 3-6 months is good.

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#3 Offline AleeGuy - Posted December 13 2020 - 12:16 PM

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2 month is enough for founding queens that lay first batch of eggs after hibernation(usually sp. that have nup flight after September)

#4 Offline ANTdrew - Posted December 13 2020 - 2:37 PM

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Are you asking about the Tetramorium you mentioned in other threads? If so, they will activate again as soon as you heat them up.

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#5 Offline Devi - Posted December 13 2020 - 2:46 PM

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Are you asking about the Tetramorium you mentioned in other threads? If so, they will activate again as soon as you heat them up.

"activate" This got me laughing.

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#6 Offline ANTdrew - Posted December 13 2020 - 2:55 PM

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Yeah, I couldn’t think of a better word. My point is that Tetramorium are 100% temperature driven when it comes to diapause.

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#7 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted December 13 2020 - 5:01 PM

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3 months is the average. if you live farther up north, hibernate them longer

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