Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

Welcome to Formiculture.com!

This is a website for anyone interested in Myrmecology and all aspects of finding, keeping, and studying ants. The site and forum are free to use. Register now to gain access to all of our features. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation points to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your profile and so much more. If you already have an account, login here - otherwise create an account for free today!

Pesticides

Started By azzaaazzzz00 , Feb 10 2022 6:15 PM

Please log in to reply

4 replies to this topic

#1 Offline azzaaazzzz00 - Posted February 10 2022 - 6:15 PM

Advanced Member

Members
544 posts

LocationBogota, NJ

Ok, so say I wanted to feed my ants some sort of insect from my backyard or something and I know my neighbor sprays pesticide. If I were to breed an insect that was exposed to pesticides would the babies of them be safe to be fed to my ants?

Edited by azzaaazzzz00, February 10 2022 - 6:16 PM.

NancyZamora4991 and ColAnt735 like this

Been keeping ants since January of 2021

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.

#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted February 10 2022 - 6:20 PM

Advanced Member

Moderators
9,947 posts

LocationAlexandria, VA

It would be easier to go collect in a pesticide free area like a nature park.

Antkeeper01 and azzaaazzzz00 like this

"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#3 Offline NancyZamora4991 - Posted February 10 2022 - 6:21 PM

Advanced Member

Members
330 posts

LocationSan Jose, California

Ok, so say I wanted to feed my ants some sort of insect from my backyard or something and I know my neighbor sprays pesticide. If I were to breed an insect that was exposed to pesticides would the babies of them be safe to be fed to my ants?

I wouldn't risk it...

azzaaazzzz00 likes this

#4 Offline OiledOlives - Posted February 10 2022 - 6:42 PM

Vendor

Members
701 posts

LocationVirginia

Please purchase feeder insects either online or at a local pet store if you are worried about pesticides. This is the simplest and most risk-free solution.

TennesseeAnts, ConcordAntman and azzaaazzzz00 like this

Youtube: Atlantic Ants - YouTube
Website: Ants for Sale - Atlantic Ants

#5 Offline antsriondel - Posted February 11 2022 - 3:20 PM

Advanced Member

Members
928 posts

LocationRiondel British Columbia Canada.

Please purchase feeder insects either online or at a local pet store if you are worried about pesticides. This is the simplest and most risk-free solution.

agreed.