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Starting a colony from workers

Started By Bgood068 , Oct 3 2022 11:05 AM

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#1 Offline Bgood068 - Posted October 3 2022 - 11:05 AM

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Just wondering, I managed to capture about 10 dry wood termite workers and put them in a container with a piece of wood with a pre drilled hole. Is it remotely possible for them to create a new king and queen? If so, how long would it take for a male and female to molt into a reproductive king and queen?

#2 Offline ZTYguy - Posted October 3 2022 - 2:15 PM

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No, I don’t believe so. I’m no expert though.

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#3 Offline Bgood068 - Posted October 3 2022 - 2:31 PM

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Ok thank you.I wasn’t sure bc when I searched online, some sources said that all workers have the ability to develop into a new king or queen in the event that one of them dies. Wasn’t sure if this applied to dry wood termites though.
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