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Adding pupae from other nests as bump starter?

Started By Scottmac , Aug 11 2025 6:09 AM

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#1 Offline Scottmac - Posted August 11 2025 - 6:09 AM

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Hello,

I have a v slow growing M Barbarus colony (2 queens about 5 workers and plenty of eggs kept at 25oc 62% humidy) so not sure what's taking them so long as its been several months. The idea struck me would adding pupae from other nests work and be accepted to bump start the colpny? Eg local fields are full of Lasius Niger colonies with lots of cocoons. What do you think would happen?