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[auntyjrb]

Hello!

I am trying to capture or relocate a colony of Argentine ants that is living under my floors, and if possible to draw them out, am considering keeping them!

I have access to the main entry/exit point (crack in the concrete of my basement). 

Thank you!

 

[MegaMyrmex]

Try disturbing their nest area and leave maybe a crumpled damp paper towel near their nest. I caught a wild Tapinoma sessile colony with the queen by leaving a small piece of wood lay on my desk. About 24 workers were present underneath it. However, I don't recommend keeping them. As a matter of fsct the 2 species that I am against keeping is T. Sessile and L. Humile. Both are escape artists and for whatever reason they never survive well in captivity. If you don't want a supercolony living in your house attacking all your other ant colonies or making unwanted nests underneath you books or clothes, I would highly suggest some other easier to keep species such as camponotus.

Edited by MegaMyrmex, December 22 2017 - 12:17 PM.

[Martialis]

One thing you can't do is release them. If you were to keep the ants, keep in mind that they are small and escape easily.