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Found three crematogaster queens. What do I do??

Started By ANTdrew , Sep 2 2018 11:52 AM

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#1 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 2 2018 - 11:52 AM

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Hi!
I found three crematogaster queens today after big rains here in Northern Virginia. I was wondering what I should do with them beyond just putting them in TT set-ups. Should I hibernate them right away or wait a bit?

"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
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#2 Offline CamponotusLover - Posted September 2 2018 - 12:05 PM

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It is not currently hibernating period, put them in test tubes is what I'd reccomend, idk about hibernating, up to you, she probably won't lay until next year though. Maybe offer a drop of honey

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#3 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 2 2018 - 4:05 PM

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Thanks. I put the three queens up in TT set ups with a drop of honey on the cotton. Do I just wait till November to put them in diapause??

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#4 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted September 3 2018 - 12:57 AM

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Yes, it would probably be the best option. Crematogaster queens only lay eggs after hibernation, and hibernating them early could disrupt their natural rhythms.

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#5 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 8 2018 - 10:57 AM

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I checked on the three queens for the first time since I caught them, and they seem comfortable. I’m praying hard they’ll be successful! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#6 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 15 2018 - 5:09 PM

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I randomly found a Camponotus novaboracensis queen today, so I put her up in a TT set up with the crematogaster queens. Happy to report that all three look healthy and happy. Still praying hard for them 🙏🏻🙏🏻.

"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

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