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[Civz]

Looking for local ant enthusiasts that can help me as i take my first steps in ant keeping  been reading up on this and watching videos for years and I'm desperate for success this first year in acquiring my queen/queens

[Jelly]

Welcome!

[Antking117]

Welcome! Seems like the whole world is in California! So many active users on this forum from California! You will get plenty of support! I am praying Ill catch a a few this year as well! Best of luck!

[Crystals]

Welcome!

You might find some interesting information here: http://www.formicult...of-handy-links/

[SoySauce]

Hi there! We are new ourselves! It shouldn't be too long before you find your own queen. They're so plentiful this year and already flying. Another benefit of all the rain we got so far!

[Civz]

Does it need to be right after rain? i have been walkin about 4 times a day for the first 4 days after it rains, assuming that the rain is the trigger.  Should i be checking on days that are say like a week out from the last rain? thanks for all the help, and its great to be here ! u all seem very friendly and i look forward to getting to know some of ya more

[SoySauce]

I'm just a newbie thus far, but from what I read, there needs to be a head wave after a rain, like 85+ temps that will incite a flight.

[dspdrew]

Welcome. We have had a good season here in Southern CA so far. Unfortunately at the moment the weather sucks for this, and looks like it will suck for at least the next ten days. aside from monsoon season in the desert, we need heatwaves more than we need rain to get mating flights. In the desert, for the most part rain is a must.
 
You can get a lot more information about that here (http://www.formicult...tch-queen-ants/).

[OmniusClone]

Welcome! California certainly becomes a smaller place on this forum.

[thosaka]

Looking for local ant enthusiasts that can help me as i take my first steps in ant keeping  been reading up on this and watching videos for years and I'm desperate for success this first year in acquiring my queen/queens

Your first step in success is to fail.  Welcome to the forum!

[Civz]

i failed all last year.. does that count? xD

[thosaka]

i failed all last year.. does that count? xD

Definitely counts! You are on the right path!

[Alabama Anter]

Welcome from the Deep South!