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#21 Offline Antcatcherpro3 - Posted November 12 2021 - 9:31 AM

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My prenolepis have lots of workers now. Can't wait for next spring!


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#22 Offline Antcatcherpro3 - Posted November 27 2021 - 8:33 AM

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I put my formica in hibernation last week, and I'm planning to do the same with most of my other colonies. I hope everybody had a good thanksgiving!


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#23 Offline Antcatcherpro3 - Posted February 17 2022 - 4:25 AM

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I have sad news: My Formica queen died when I took the colony out of hibernation  :*( It was fun raising them from just the queen. I don't know what I did wrong so it doesn't happen again. 


The rest of my colonies and pets are doing good though. 


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#24 Offline ANTdrew - Posted February 17 2022 - 12:13 PM

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That’s a RIP
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#25 Offline Antcatcherpro3 - Posted March 24 2022 - 8:14 AM

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All my ants are doing well, but I wonder when prenolepis start laying eggs. I love feeding my Nylanderia too, they all come out and swarm the food. Can't wait for this anting season!


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#26 Offline azzaaazzzz00 - Posted March 24 2022 - 11:04 AM

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I think the queens usually start laying two-three weeks after you catch her


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#27 Offline Antcatcherpro3 - Posted March 24 2022 - 11:32 AM

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I caught her last year, but when do they start laying after hibernation. She already has 6 workers from last year.


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#28 Offline azzaaazzzz00 - Posted March 24 2022 - 12:48 PM

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Oh my bad, from my expierences, they shouls start to lay within 2 weeks. Basicly the same as when you just caught her


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Always try new things, even if its hard, hard is not impossible. We are smart and it's good to be smart but not too smart for your own good.

#29 Offline Antcatcherpro3 - Posted March 25 2022 - 3:46 AM

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Ok thanks. I keep watch and I can't wait for the next generation of workers!


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