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Myrmica rubra (European Fire Ant) Care Sheet - Canada Ant Colony

Myrmica rubra (European Fire Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

The European Fire Ant (Myrmica rubra) is an aggressive, stinging species invasive in North America. Preferring moist, shaded environments, they thrive in damp soil or rotting wood. Colonies are polygynous...

Myrmica rubra (European Fire Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

The European Fire Ant (Myrmica rubra) is an aggressive, stinging species invasive in North America. Preferring moist, shaded environments, they...

Formica pallidefulva (Pale Field Ant) Care Sheet - Canada Ant Colony

Formica pallidefulva (Pale Field Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

Formica pallidefulva, the Pale Field Ant, is a hardy species found across North America. Thriving in both warm and cold climates, they form medium sized colonies of a couple thousand...

Formica pallidefulva (Pale Field Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

Formica pallidefulva, the Pale Field Ant, is a hardy species found across North America. Thriving in both warm and cold...

Crematogaster cerasi (Acrobat Ant) Care Sheet - Canada Ant Colony

Crematogaster cerasi (Acrobat Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

Crematogaster cerasi, found across most of North America, are easily recognizable by their heart-shaped gaster. These active, curious ants thrive in captivity and grow quickly, making them a great choice...

Crematogaster cerasi (Acrobat Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

Crematogaster cerasi, found across most of North America, are easily recognizable by their heart-shaped gaster. These active, curious ants thrive...

Camponotus pennsylvanicus (Eastern Black Carpenter Ant) Care Sheet - Canada Ant Colony

Camponotus pennsylvanicus (Eastern Black Carpen...

Zachary Liu

Camponotus pennsylvanicus, or black carpenter ants, are large ants with distinct soldiers (majors) that help defend the colony. Known for nesting in soil and wood, these ants form colonies of...

Camponotus pennsylvanicus (Eastern Black Carpen...

Zachary Liu

Camponotus pennsylvanicus, or black carpenter ants, are large ants with distinct soldiers (majors) that help defend the colony. Known for...

Camponotus novaeborecensis (New York Carpenter Ant) Care Sheet - Canada Ant Colony

Camponotus novaeborecensis (New York Carpenter ...

Zachary Liu

Camponotus novaeboracensis, or red carpenter ants, are recognized for their striking red thorax and large major workers. Native to Canada, they thrive in moist nests and enjoy sugary foods. With...

Camponotus novaeborecensis (New York Carpenter ...

Zachary Liu

Camponotus novaeboracensis, or red carpenter ants, are recognized for their striking red thorax and large major workers. Native to Canada,...

Lasius niger (Black Garden Ant) Care Sheet - Canada Ant Colony

Lasius niger (Black Garden Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

Lasius niger is a hardy and active pet ant species, perfect for beginner ant keepers. Thriving in humid environments, these ants require a well-ventilated setup with moist substrate. They grow...

Lasius niger (Black Garden Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

Lasius niger is a hardy and active pet ant species, perfect for beginner ant keepers. Thriving in humid environments, these...

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