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Hello from Phoenix.

Started By Bryce , Jan 13 2016 8:46 AM

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#1 Offline Bryce - Posted January 13 2016 - 8:46 AM

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I just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Bryce. I am 41 and just got back into ants. I had them when I was a kid, then life happens wife,kids and so on. I moved here to Phoenix 3 years ago from Pennsylvania, and became interested in ants again. I started looking at websites and such, boy keeping ants has come a long way. I decided to join the forum, as this one seemed the most friendly and informative. I did order some supplies, and am waiting for the nuptial flights to begin in a few months. Cheers

#2 Offline Foogoo - Posted January 13 2016 - 9:18 AM

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Welcome! What species do you find regularly in the Phoenix area?

Camponotus vicinus, Crematogaster 1, Crematogaster 2, Formica francoeuri, *, *, Myrmecocystus testaceus, Novomessor cockerelli, Pheidole hyatti, Pogonomyrmex californicus, Pogonomyrmex rugosus, Solenopsis invicta

#3 Offline Crystals - Posted January 13 2016 - 9:22 AM

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Welcome!

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#4 Offline Bryce - Posted January 13 2016 - 10:12 AM

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The only thing I have been seeing are solenopsis xyloni and 1 Pogonomyrmex cal. I had to break out my old dissecting microscope. I wasn't lookin last year for ants so I'm not sure what's all out there. They are not out and about quite yet it seems, it's still a little cold here yet. High 30s at nite 60 during the day. Thanks Crystals I have watched lots of your vidoes and read your post.