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Would This Make a Good Reusable Nest?

Started By AntsAreUs , Nov 28 2014 10:25 AM

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#1 Offline AntsAreUs - Posted November 28 2014 - 10:25 AM

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My father gave this to me thinking I could use it for something, could I keep Prenolepis imparis in it for next year?

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#2 Offline Crystals - Posted November 28 2014 - 10:36 AM

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For a colony with more than 50 workers I could see it working.  http://forum.formicu...icture +journey

 

I wouldn't recommend it for queens or small colonies.

You can bolt a clear piece of acrylic on for an easily cleaned nest.


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#3 Offline AntsAreUs - Posted November 28 2014 - 3:09 PM

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Would it be good for Camponotus without any modifications other than drilling? I might add some substrate though.


#4 Offline Crystals - Posted November 28 2014 - 6:37 PM

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Yes, it would work for Camponotus.

Add some sort of substrate to absorb any formic acid.


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