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[Mihai274]

Is that a problem if I will keep my ants at a warm place(in my room)? I mean they won't hibernate so it's that a problem?

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[Ants4fun]

I would suggest replying to the topic you already created instead of starting a new one. But your ants will try to hibernate still, but they will most likely slow down in their growth, awaiting colder temperatures, if hibernation is necessary where you live. They usually need a period of hibernation to begin growing in numbers again.

[AntsDakota]

Tetramorium colonies don't necessarily need hibernation, yet I believe there are some benefits. They will stay fully active, as compared to Formica, who's queens even stop laying eggs a month or so before hibernation.

[ANTdrew]

Definitely hibernate your Tetramorium! The biggest benefit is actually for the ant keeper because you get a break from their insane growth. It will help your queen in the long run, too because that is what these ants are used to.
I actually plan to hibernate my Tetras much longer this year to follow our winter.

Edited by ANTdrew, August 2 2019 - 7:48 PM.

[Mihai274]

So I need to put them in a fridge where the temperature is 10 degrees Celsius? And I need to feed and give them water in this period? And what if I have a big colony? I have like 8 colonies. I mean ants Canada has like 10 huge colonies, how can he hibernate them?

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Edited by Mihai274, August 2 2019 - 10:44 PM.

[ANTdrew]

A refridgerator is perfect for hibernating ants. They need to be kept hydrated just as they normally would, and I leave them a nectar feeder. They don’t really need food though. For a really big colony, you could hibernate them in a cold basement or else dedicate a whole fridge to your ants. Few of us have that luxury!

[Mihai274]

But what if I don't hibernate them

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[ANTdrew]

Tetramorium can get away with not hibernating, but I’ve never tried it. Other ants like temperate Camponotus definitely need hibernation.

[Mihai274]

I found 2 colonies of ants migrating they look something like this. Can someone explain me what they were doing?

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[Ants4fun]

They’re in a defensive posture, probably ready to spray you with formic acid.

[Mihai274]

No. I mean why were they migrating? And what species are them?

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[PacificNorthWestern]

they probably found a better nest and that looks like a parasitic species of formica.