How do you tell founding chambers from mature colonies or other insects such as termites? I often come across holes but don't dig because I can't tell the difference. Thanks
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M_Ants
, May 18 2020 3:23 PM
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Posted May 18 2020 - 3:23 PM
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Posted May 18 2020 - 3:37 PM
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Look for the queen bringing dirt out or watch to see if workers are coming out. Between finishing the chamber and getting workers, I don't know. Maybe watch it for awhile and if you don't see anything give it a shot? I just don't dig for anything.
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Posted May 18 2020 - 3:55 PM
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Real nests are big. Founding nests are this tiny hole. I just dig whatever small hole I see. If I were you I'd probably do the same because if it was an actual colony the hole would be deeper so it wouldn't matter.
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Posted May 18 2020 - 5:11 PM
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I have found founding queens while doing landscaping projects.
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