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How do you control population in a leaf cutter ant colony?


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#1 Offline AntsTopia - Posted June 30 2023 - 6:45 PM

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I hate being a pain but I still need info for my lil cousin and I suggested that he just go on the forum himself but no his mother said he is too young to be on forums. Understandable but anyway I just want to know how you can control their population. Either like taking out the Fungus or not giving them enough leaves something like that. Thanks!  


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Aphaenogaster Rudis | 16 workers
Pheidole bicarinata | 50-60 workers

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#2 Offline ReignofRage - Posted June 30 2023 - 7:37 PM

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Limiting the amount of vegetation provided is the usual way of limiting growth. You should keep us updated on how his colony does.



#3 Offline AntsTopia - Posted June 30 2023 - 7:56 PM

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Well i am going to try to see if i can go down there and try to oversee the process of the colony. Maybe take a break from Florida. 


Keeper of:
Camponotus castaneus | 20-25 workers
Tetramorium Immigrans | 1,000+ workers (yes I gave them a brood boost don’t be salty!)
Aphaenogaster Rudis | 16 workers
Pheidole bicarinata | 50-60 workers

Ants are just better.




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