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[-the_ant_channel-]

Hey, I have a Solenopsis Invicta(Red Imported Fire Ants) with about 15-20 workers. I was wondering if it is a good time to hibernate them, and if so can give me a good idea of how to do it. This is my first ant colony, but I've studied ants for along time now but I need help.

[T.C.]

What state do you live in?

[sgheaton]

but I've studied ants for along time now 

Clearly not long enough then, wouldn'tcha' say?

[CNewton]

Do S. invicta even hibernate? I think RIFA are tropical or subtropical or something along those lines and probably won't require hibernation?

[T.C.]

Do S. invicta even hibernate? I think RIFA are tropical or subtropical or something along those lines and probably won't require hibernation?

They have spread to some regions where it does get somewhat cold, so they may be inactive for a a few months.

[Reevak]

I don't believe Solenopsis invicta can hibernate. They can survive in colder temperatures for short periods of time, but they can't be kept at colder temperatures for long periods of time. I'm not sure what temperatures are considered too cold. It should't matter since they won't need a hibernation period.

[Skwiggledork]

What about P.imparis in NY? Do they need to hibernate?

[Chicken_eater100]

 

but I've studied ants for along time now 

Clearly not long enough then, wouldn'tcha' say?

 

savage

[Works4TheGood]

What about P.imparis in NY? Do they need to hibernate?

I've heard from another ant keeper that this species doesn't neeed hibernation.

[dspdrew]

If it snows regularly during the winter where your ants come from, they should probably be hibernated.