{"title":"Large Species","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e collection highlights some of the most impressive species available, with substantial size and captivating activities that are exciting to observe. These ants are perfect for keepers wanting a colony with striking, unique features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note the filters which can help you narrow down your search by size, difficulty, hibernation requirements, ability to produce soldiers (polymorphic), ability to have colonies with multiple queens (polygynous), as well as availability of various colony sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hercules-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus herculeanus (Hercules Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"New York Carpenter Ant Care Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/camponotus-novaeborecensis-new-york-carpenter-ant-caresheet\"\u003ecare sheet on New York Carpenter Ants (a similar species to Hercules Carpenter Ants) here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"herculeanus\" first evokes the words \"big\" and \"strong.\" These are words which almost perfectly define carpenter ants. Big ants almost an inch-long are the calling card for carpenter ants. This species is \"polymorphic\", meaning it has several castes of workers (major workers almost 2cm long, to minor workers under 1cm). \u003cem\u003eCamponotus herculeanus\u003c\/em\u003e, surprisingly thrives in both northern Europe and Canada, though I would not be surprised if these species are split soon. Camponotus herculeanus is a very common species of Carpenter ant which lives mainly in the boreal forests of Canada, preferring to avoid warmer areas. It is a fast growing species of Camponotus, and is overall smaller than Camponotus pennsylvanicus though larger than Camponotus novaeborecensis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most Camponotus species, this species prefers lower humidity from 30-50% and temperatures from 23-25 degrees Celsius. Their workers range from 7 to 16mm and queens range from 13-17mm. It's an overall large species of black ant with red shades on the lower end of the thorax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitute Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product contains several species, as follows.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Camponotus modoc (Western Carpenter Ant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Camponotus herculeanus (Hercules Carpenter Ant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Camponotus herculeanus x modoc (Suspected hybrid of the former two species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare, behaviour, and appearance between the two species is very similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically, Camponotus modoc is slightly larger, and Camponotus herculeanus is typically glossier, but the two species are often hard to discern from the naked eye. If you are looking for a specific species, you can request it in the notes section, but they are otherwise nearly identical in care and range. Otherwise, you will receive a random one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286037069,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-00","price":27.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21310769725517,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-01","price":32.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21310770806861,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-05","price":41.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21310771527757,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-10","price":75.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21310772084813,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-25","price":100.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21310773231693,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-50","price":137.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-herculeanus-hercules-carpenter-ant-874872.jpg?v=1729700800"},{"product_id":"new-york-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus novaeboracensis (New York Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/camponotus-novaeborecensis-new-york-carpenter-ant-caresheet\" title=\"New York Carpenter Ant Care Sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on New York Carpenter Ants here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite spots dot the stems and leaves of the buds in the shrubs and trees every summer. Smaller than a pin-head, these dots are eggs of the wasp \u003cem\u003ePseudochalcura gibbosa\u003c\/em\u003e, the hitchhiking bog wasp. Once the eggs hatch, dozens of maggots less than a millimeter long squirm down the stem to find a nectary, sugar-producing glands the tree grows to encourage ants to patrol the area. At some point, the unfortunate worker of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus novaeborecensis\u003c\/em\u003e, or the New York Carpenter ant, stumbles onto the nectary. Thinking it looks like a tasty morsel, the ants bring the larva back to the nest. Unfortunately for the ants, this is exactly what the wasp was waiting for. The wasp larva burrows into the ant's young, where it eats it from the inside out. \u003cem\u003eCamponotus novaeborecensis\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the primary hosts of this parasite, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus novaeborecensis\u003c\/em\u003e, or the New York Carpenter ant is the smallest of the Camponotus subgenus. It is a polymorphic species, meaning it has major workers (close to a centimeter) and minor workers (close to half a centimeter) It prefers low humidity from 30-50%, and slightly higher temperatures at 25-28 degrees Celsius. It's the fastest growing Carpenter ant species with workers ranging from 5-16 mm and queens reaching 18mm. Generally, it is a beautiful species of Camponotus with a black head and abdomen as well as a red thorax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286102605,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-00","price":31.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21310784995405,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-01","price":36.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21310786076749,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-05","price":46.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21310786601037,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-10","price":81.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21310787551309,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-25","price":105.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21310788173901,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-50","price":144.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-novaeboracensis-new-york-carpenter-ant-773023.jpg?v=1729700799"},{"product_id":"black-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus pennsylvanicus (Eastern Black Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/camponotus-pennsylvanicus-eastern-black-carpenter-ant-care-sheet\" title=\"Camponotus pennsylvannicus Care Sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on Eastern Black Carpenter Ants here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pungent sweetness of a rotting apple on the forest floor, knocked down by the fresh rain, lures a large black ant from a rotten stump. Drinking the sweet juices, the ant suddenly falls on it's back, and stumbles home. Her colony mates, surprised that their peer was such a drunkard, care for her for the next day, where she slowly wakes up. The alcoholic apple juice also contains other chemicals, though, like Tyrosine, which the ants are unable to digest on it's own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily, the Eastern Black Carpenter Ant, and all other carpenter ants, have ecosystems inside them comprised of the bacteria \u003cem\u003eBlochmannia.\u003c\/em\u003e This bacteria comes into play when digesting such nutrients. It breaks the Tyrosine down into it's key components which can then be absorbed by the ant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlochmannia\u003c\/em\u003e is heat sensitive, so you will find that this species may do better in cooler temperatures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt prefers low humidity from 30-50%, and slightly higher temperatures at 23-27 degrees Celsius. It's the fastest growing Carpenter ant species with workers ranging from 5-16 mm and queens reaching 18mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286135373,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-00","price":38.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21310794760269,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-01","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21310798266445,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-05","price":53.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21310851579981,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-10","price":91.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21310856298573,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-25","price":116.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21310866194509,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-50","price":156.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-pennsylvanicus-eastern-black-carpenter-ant-680644.jpg?v=1729700827"},{"product_id":"slave-making-ant","title":"Formica aserva (Blood-Red Field Ants)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis species also has\u003cstrong\u003e supercolonies. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Also includes Formica rubicunda, subintegra, wheelerii, and other Formica sanguinea group species \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica aserva \u003c\/em\u003eis one of my favourite native species. They're found across Canada, and can be frequently found in raiding columns stretching hundreds of meters. As you watch the ants march by, you notice they're all carrying pupae, larvae, and other brood. Most people think \"Oh they're moving to a new place\" but often this could not be farther from the truth. If you follow them back to home base, you'll see a mix of red ants and black ants. Make no mistake, those black ants are slaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica aserva\u003c\/em\u003e is dulotic, meaning it is a slave raider. These ants scout out the nests of \u003cem\u003eFormica subsericea, F. podzolica\u003c\/em\u003e, and other related species, before charging in to steal the brood which the resident colony is unable to evacuate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopulations of this species differ across Canada in their behaviour. In places with lots of host colonies, they will often require slaves and have colonies of over 90% slave workers. In more isolated areas, they can even become non-parasitic altogether. However, having access to slaves is almost universally better than not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeception is an integral part of this species's strategy, and the host \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e ants will revolt and eat the brood if they find out they're in the nest of the invader. The first biological workers will likely be dark, and mainly care for the brood. This seems to calm the hosts down as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica aserva\u003c\/em\u003e are a large parasitic variety of Formica which live in throughout Canada. They're have red head and thoraxes, with shint black abdomens. These are larger than most \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e with queens from 8-10 mm and workers from 6-10 mm. They grow large colonies up to 15,000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiastic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable. Note that this species requires good ventilation, or their formic acid spray may become an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto courtesy of athleva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 5-10 host workers","offer_id":21310286233677,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-10H","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 biological workers","offer_id":21310984781901,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-01B","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 biological workers","offer_id":21310988484685,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-05B","price":89.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 biological workers","offer_id":21310991859789,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-10B","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":48428295946462,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 100-200 workers","offer_id":48428295979230,"sku":null,"price":269.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen + 25-50 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":21310996480077,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-25B","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Queen + 50-100 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":21310997528653,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-50B","price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-aserva-blood-red-field-ants-517791.jpg?v=1729700857"},{"product_id":"formica-neorufibarbis","title":"Formica neorufibarbis (New World Red Bearded Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #e60000;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica neorufibarbis \u003c\/em\u003eare a bit of a weird species to me. They're a bit nowhere, since they can be outcompeted by many species, but at the same time they're everywhere, since they've pretty much invaded the entire North American Continent. In fact, their range overlaps significantly with animals like the polar bear and the wolverine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormica neorufibarbis are grey and orange Formica which live in central and southern Canada. These are smaller than most \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e with queens from 8-10 mm and workers from 6-8mm. They grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiastic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286463053,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-00","price":42.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21315870326861,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-01","price":49.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21315877994573,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-05","price":61.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21315889201229,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-10","price":87.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21315894149197,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-25","price":116.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21315898310733,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-50","price":171.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-neorufibarbis-new-world-red-bearded-field-ant-571446.jpg?v=1729700856"},{"product_id":"formica-pallidefulva-bronze","title":"Formica pallidefulva (Pale Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003epartner networ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is highly polygynous. To order multi-queen colonies, order individual colonies here, and specify that you want to merge them in in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/formica-pallidefulva-pale-field-ant-care-sheet\" title=\"Pale Field Ant Care Sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on Pale Field Ants here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA goldenrod sways in the wind as a herd of treehopper nymphs are herded under the lead by two ants-- one brown, and one orangey red. They protect the treehoppers and in return, receive honeydew, a sugary waste product from the treehopper's sap draining activities. A \u003cem\u003eLasius\u003c\/em\u003e worker crawls up in an attempt to get a sip of honeydew, but meets only the \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e worker with her jaws wide open and prepared to fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is one which builds small, conical mounds with colonies boasting several dozen queens and thousands of workers. They survey drier soils, since they are frequently driven out by larger mound-building Field Ants. Thus, while active and aggressive in sandier soils, defending food sources from other ants, they are often more timid and skittish from more humid areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica pallidefulva\u003c\/em\u003e are similar to your average \u003cem\u003eFormica \u003c\/em\u003ein Canada, but have a much lighter body and are less aggressive. These are large, brownish ants at queens from 8-12 mm and workers from 6-9mm. They grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiatic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass, though \u003cem\u003eFormica pallidefulva \u003c\/em\u003eseem more peaceful than other varieties. We get just a few of these each year, but nonetheless are a wonderful species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours are varied, ranging from a bronze to a red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitute Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product contains several species, as follows.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Formica pallidefulva (Pale Field Ant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Formica incerta (Uncertain Field Ant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare, behaviour, and appearance between the two species is very similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two species, outside of hairs on the antenna, are mostly identical. Formica pallidefulva seems to be more abundant overall. Both species range from a dark brown to a bronze colouration, but Formica incerta tends to be slightly more bicolored. If a specific species is requested, let us know in the notes section. Otherwise, you will receive one of the two based on availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286495821,"sku":"CAC-FOR-INC-00","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21315925377101,"sku":"CAC-FOR-INC-25","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Queens + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21315931177037,"sku":"CAC-FOR-INC-50","price":149.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Queens + 35-75 workers","offer_id":47042127528158,"sku":null,"price":209.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Queens + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21315940024397,"sku":"CAC-FOR-INC-50","price":324.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-pallidefulva-pale-field-ant-679299.jpg?v=1729700863"},{"product_id":"silky-field-ant","title":"Formica subsericea (Silky Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species also has\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupercolonies.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Also includes Formica podzolica, Formica glacialis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our collection of most of the field ants, or \u003cem\u003eServiformica\u003c\/em\u003e. These are large, black ants at queens from 8-12 mm and workers from 6-9mm. They grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiatic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/formica-subsericea-caresheet\" title=\"Formica subsericea Care Sheet\"\u003eSilky Field Ant Care Sheet Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286528589,"sku":"CAC-FOR-POD-00","price":28.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21315954081869,"sku":"CAC-FOR-POD-01","price":34.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21315959390285,"sku":"CAC-FOR-POD-05","price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":39341416218701,"sku":"1416218701","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queens + 25-50 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":21315976036429,"sku":"CAC-FOR-POD-25","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Queens + 50-100 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":21315997171789,"sku":"CAC-FOR-POD-50","price":299.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Queens + 100-250 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":47531321163998,"sku":null,"price":549.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-subsericea-silky-field-ant-103289.jpg?v=1729700864"},{"product_id":"formica-ulkei","title":"Formica ulkei (Ulke's Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003ca title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. This species is a more difficult species and we do not suggest them for beginners. Orders are subject to a guarantee up to 1 week after arrival, but not beyond that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica ulkei\u003c\/em\u003e are thea large variety of Formica which live in Canada. These are the largest of \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e with queens from 10-13 mm and workers from 6-10 mm. Mature colonies will accept new queens, becoming polygynous and allowing them to grow extremely large colonies up to 100,000 workers in 10+ years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiastic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eulkei\u003c\/em\u003e are the most dominant ants in their area, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable. Note that this species requires good ventilation, or their formic acid spray may become an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***We offer polygynous colonies of this species, which can be bought on special request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 25-50 host workers","offer_id":21310286561357,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ULK-00","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21316047568973,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ULK-01","price":172.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21316049993805,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ULK-05","price":191.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":47967420448990,"sku":null,"price":221.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21316066934861,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ULK-25","price":258.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21316074602573,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ULK-50","price":290.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-ulkei-ulkes-field-ant-509189.jpg?v=1729700864"},{"product_id":"giant-fire-ant","title":"Myrmica incompleta (Incomplete Fire Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis species also has\u003cstrong\u003e supercolonies. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrmica incompleta\u003c\/em\u003e is a large Northern Fire Ant Species which forms large colonies with a large number of queens. We can provide polygynous or supercolonial colonies upon request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 10-20 workers","offer_id":21311039307853,"sku":"CAC-MYR-INC-05","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21311044026445,"sku":"CAC-MYR-INC-10","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queen + 35-75 workers","offer_id":21311046549581,"sku":"CAC-MYR-INC-25","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21311048286285,"sku":"CAC-MYR-INC-50","price":154.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Queen + 100-200 workers","offer_id":47042161410270,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/myrmica-incompleta-incomplete-fire-ant-991900.jpg?v=1729700890"},{"product_id":"formica-bradleyi","title":"Formica bradleyi (Bradley's Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. This means shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis species is often somewhat supercolonial, and I have had experience combining colonies of this species in the past. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not sure this needs a description. Formica bradleyi are one of my favourite species, and one I've wanted all my ant-keeping career. They are a desert species, and in the wild are often found nesting along prickly pear cactuses in sandy areas. In fact, they're one of the only species which only inhabits a single type of soil. The colours are super bright, and I would say the attached picture actually is a bit too dark to be accurate. According to the Kansas Entomological Society, they're even the \"most beautiful species\" of Formica. They're also really hardy-- I've kept a colony going for 3 generations off of byFormica Sunburst alone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormica bradleyi is without a doubt one of the most stunning and large species in the whole of Canada! This brightly colored ant nests in sandy soils and likes warmer temperatures up to 29 degrees Celsius with relatively low humidity at 30-60%. They're fairly rare too, and we're proud to be able to sell them here at Canada Ant Colony!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":28706430156877,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-00","price":53.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":28813840973901,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-01","price":60.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":28813841006669,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-05","price":73.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":28813841039437,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-10","price":99.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":28813841072205,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-25","price":129.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":28813841104973,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-50","price":185.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-bradleyi-bradleys-field-ant-138743.jpg?v=1729700854"},{"product_id":"western-harvester-ant","title":"Pogonomyrmex occidentalis (Western Harvester Ants) (Ships mid September)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePogonomyrmex occidentalis or the western harvester ant is an almost never-before-sold in Canada species! Hailing from the most southern parts of central Canada, these brightly coloured ants come equipped with a powerful sting and a sizable 7mm worker size. These will be fast soon, so come pick one ASAP!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our care sheet on \u003ca title=\"Western Harvester Ant Care Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/pogonomyrmex-occidentalis-western-harvester-ant-care-sheet\"\u003ewestern harvester ants here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":28793702252621,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-00","price":74.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers - boosted","offer_id":28793702285389,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-01","price":94.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers - boosted","offer_id":28793702318157,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-05","price":117.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers - boosted","offer_id":28793702350925,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-10","price":126.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":28793702383693,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-25","price":180.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":28793702416461,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-50","price":242.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/pogonomyrmex-occidentalis-western-harvester-ants-365848.jpg?v=1729700899"},{"product_id":"prairie-field-ant","title":"Formica montana (Prairie Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis species also has\u003cstrong\u003e supercolonies. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ql-cursor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica montana\u003c\/em\u003e is an extremely aggressive and dominant species of ant within the fields and meadows of central North America. In fact, it's frequently able to drive out other species of ants, or change their behaviours to favour more timid foraging strategies. The first time I had a colony of this species, I admit I was a bit disappointed, since the workers were tiny and didn't show the red sides more typical of this species (these workers are pictured below). However, as the colony grew, I found the worker size nearly doubled, and the red became prominent in many workers. \u003cem\u003eFormica montana, \u003c\/em\u003elike it's relatives, is very polygynous, but only accepts queens in the founding stage. Personally, I've always loved the silver\/red aesthetic of the larger workers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our collection of most of the field ants, or \u003cem\u003eServiformica\u003c\/em\u003e. These are large, silver at queens from 8-12 mm and workers from 3.5-7mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product, for the sake of ease of navigation, also includes \u003cem\u003eFormica neoclara\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiatic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":28880665641037,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-00","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":28880665673805,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-01","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":28880665706573,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-05","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":28880665739341,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-10","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen + 25-50 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":28880665772109,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-25","price":139.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen + 50-100 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":28880665804877,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-50","price":299.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Queen + 100-250 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":48249191039198,"sku":null,"price":549.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-montana-prairie-field-ant-925360.jpg?v=1729700857"},{"product_id":"pacific-field-ant","title":"Formica pacifica (Pacific Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   This is our collection of most of the field ants, or \u003cem\u003eServiformica\u003c\/em\u003e. These are large, black ants at queens from 8-12 mm and workers from 6-9mm. They grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiatic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   A fully claustral species, ants are grayish brown with queens being roughly 10mm and workers 4-6mm. Identifying specific Formica species can be a nightmare, and as such should only be tried by advanced keepers with a lot of time on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   This species is an excellent pick for beginners. Although some people have described Formica as finicky, they just require to be disturbed less often than most species while the colony is still small. They also require near constant access to sugar water, and as a result we recommend getting them a sugar feeder such as byFormica feeders. They require hibernation.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eFormica pacifica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Californian Big-headed Ant\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003ePacific Field Ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Taxonomy:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmeicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P. californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Formicinae | Genus: Formica | Species: F. pacifica\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Care Difficulty:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is a beginner leveled species. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFormica pacifica can be a beginner to intermediate level species (see first and third paragraphs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 32px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 32px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Distribution:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 32px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can only found in 3 countries (Canada, USA, and Mexico.)  Pheidole californica can only be found in the most westren parts of these countries. As of right now, There are recorded records of P. californica in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Baja California, and Sonora. Here in Canada there is only one province where they can be found. This species has been found multiple times (although rare) in British Coloumbia, typically within the more arid regions of BC.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCan be found in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 40px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 40px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can be found in areas with arid conditions. They have been recorded to live in areas with sandy soils. Colonies have also been observed to nest in soil with high clay content.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVaried. Found from drier woods to grasslands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colony form:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eColony form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 2.21875px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 2.21875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 2.21875px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 2.21875px;\"\u003eQueen:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 2.21875px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queens of this species reach a size of around 7 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 2.21875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQueens of this species reach a size around 9-12 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Worker:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorker:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole calidornica workers are able to grow to around 1-2 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorkers will approach 4-7 mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nutrition:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will eat almost anything.They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. When it comes to proteins, Pheidole californica will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole californica have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003eThe typical sugar water and insect diet will suffice, but emphasis should be given on supplying them sugar water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica should be kept at humidity levels around 65%. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eFormica pacifica should be kept at humidity levels above 40%.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is a warm loving species. It is recommended to keep colonies above 28C for optimal growth. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeating will greatly increase brood growth, and as a result we recommend doing so. They can be safely heated up to around 30 Celsius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation is not needed nor recommended for this species. Colonies can grow all year long. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHibernation is generally required for this species, and can consist of a fridge hibernation for 3-4 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nesting Habits:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eNesting Habits:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"In the wild they have been observed to nest in sandy soil under objects such as wood, rocks, and other cover.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the wild they have been observed to nest directly in the dirt or under stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 79px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 79px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 79px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 79px;\"\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 79px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 79px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNearly any typical setup will work for them, including Tarheel Ants formicarium, other plaster nests, acrylic nests. Woods nests however cannot be recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColonies will often get very large, exceeding 3,000 workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFormica pacifica are a very notable species of field ant. With large active colonies, they're very rewarding and hard to go wrong with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Development:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will have their nuptioal flights during April, May, and June, primarly after a rain fall or high humidity.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColonies will mostly have their nuptial flights during late Spring to early Summer. Some will fly later however.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 5-10 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 10-25 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 25-50 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Formica_pacifica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":30307235266637,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-00","price":47.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":30307235299405,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-01","price":54.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":30307235332173,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-05","price":65.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":30307235364941,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-10","price":87.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":30307235397709,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-25","price":111.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":30307235430477,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-50","price":153.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-pacifica-pacific-field-ant-366148.jpg?v=1729700860"},{"product_id":"red-wood-ant","title":"Formica integra (Red Mound Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species also has\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupercolonies.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormica \u003cem\u003eintegra\u003c\/em\u003e, affectionately known as, are one of the coolest ants in Canada. They are large ants in large colonies, and build mounds of up to 10 feet wide (depending on species, many of them stop at around 2-3 feet wide). These mounds are made to regulate temperature and often thatched with local grasses and pine needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, many of these species line their nests with tree resins, which when mixed with the Formic acid they secrete, creates an antibiotic to protect them disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormicaintegra\u003c\/em\u003e are one of the largest variety of Formica which live in Canada. These are some of the largest of \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e with queens from 10-13 mm and workers from 6-8 mm. Mature colonies will accept new queens, becoming polygynous and allowing them to grow extremely large colonies up to 100,000 workers in 10+ years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiastic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ci\u003eintegra\u003c\/i\u003e are the most dominant ants in their area, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable. Note that this species requires good ventilation, or their formic acid spray may become an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes \u003cem\u003eFormica planipilis, Formica obscuriventris, Formica prociliata, Formica integra, Formica fossaceps, \u003c\/em\u003eand several other \u003cem\u003eFormica \u003c\/em\u003especies in the rufa-group,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 25-50 host workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165702878,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 host workers \/ Red Queen","offer_id":47042165604574,"sku":null,"price":124.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Queen + 25-50 workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165735646,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-25","price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Queen + 25-50 workers \/ Red Queen","offer_id":32617335750733,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-25","price":149.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Queen + 50-100 workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165768414,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-50","price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Queen + 50-100 workers \/ Red Queen","offer_id":32617335783501,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-50","price":289.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Queen + 150-200 workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165801182,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-100","price":229.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Queen + 150-200 workers \/ Red Queen","offer_id":44293522587870,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-100","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Queen + 250-500 workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165833950,"sku":null,"price":359.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Queen + 250-500 workers \/ Red Queen","offer_id":47042135130334,"sku":null,"price":624.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Queen + 500-1000 workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165866718,"sku":null,"price":634.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-integra-red-mound-ant-271336.jpg?v=1729700856"},{"product_id":"camponotus-vicinus-red","title":"Camponotus vicinus (Variable Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus vicinus\u003c\/em\u003e are a very variable species. Though it will certainly prove to be a species complex, that is multiple closely related species, when a scientist gets around to revising it, for now they're all lumped into a single species. They however do have shared traits that separate them from other Camponotus species. They all have large big-headed soldiers, and small minor ants. They're all large and nocturnal, with the typical diet of insects and sugary liquids. Their workers will hunt aggressively, with majors being capable of shredding small insects. Some are monogynous dirt nesters, others polygynous inbreeding wood nesters. None can sting, all of them are fun to keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCheck Out Our \u003ca title=\"Camponotus vicinus\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/camponotus-vicinus-care-sheet\"\u003eCare Sheet on Variable Carpenter Ants Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus vicinus\u003c\/em\u003e, all of its varieties, belong to the Tanaemyrmex subgenus. With workers ranging from 8 to 17mm, and queens ranging from 14-18mm, they can be tricky for beginners to separate from other Camponotus, but with a trained eye it can be done based largely on the shape of their antennae. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species is an amazing pick for beginners. Though brood grow slowly due to their large size, their care is very simple, consisting of the usual sugar water and insects combination. They can be housed in basically any nest, though wood nests are not recommended. Hibernation is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCamponotus vicinus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Californian Big-headed Ant\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eSunrise Carpenter Ant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Taxonomy:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmeicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P. californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Formicinae | Genus: Camponotus | Species: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eC. vicinus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Care Difficulty:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is a beginner leveled species. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamponotus semitestaceus is a beginner level species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 32px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 32px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Distribution:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 32px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can only found in 3 countries (Canada, USA, and Mexico.)  Pheidole californica can only be found in the most westren parts of these countries. As of right now, There are recorded records of P. californica in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Baja California, and Sonora. Here in Canada there is only one province where they can be found. This species has been found multiple times (although rare) in British Coloumbia, typically within the more arid regions of BC.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species can only be found in western North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 40px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 40px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can be found in areas with arid conditions. They have been recorded to live in areas with sandy soils. Colonies have also been observed to nest in soil with high clay content.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBasically in any habitat, whether it be pinewood, mixed chaparral, desert, or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colony form:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eColony form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLargely monogynous, meaning only one queen in a single colony. There are however some polygynous (more than one queen in a colony) variants, even to the point that alates will inbreed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eQueen:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queens of this species reach a size of around 7 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQueens of this species reach a size of around 14-18mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Worker:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorker:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole calidornica workers are able to grow to around 1-2 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMajors will approach 17 mm, minors will stay around 8-9 mm, with medias being anywhere in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nutrition:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will eat almost anything.They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. When it comes to proteins, Pheidole californica will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole californica have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe typical insect and sugar water combination is more than adequate for this species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica should be kept at humidity levels around 65%. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHumidity should be greater than 35%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is a warm loving species. It is recommended to keep colonies above 28C for optimal growth. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeating will drastically decrease the time from egg to worker, and this species can be heated safely up to 32 Celsius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation is not needed nor recommended for this species. Colonies can grow all year long. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThough diapause is not necessary for every variant of this species, due to how many do require it the safest course of option is to hibernate every colony, as it can't hurt them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nesting Habits:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eNesting Habits:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"In the wild they have been observed to nest in sandy soil under objects such as wood, rocks, and other cover.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the wild they have been observed to nest in basically anything from the direct dirt, to under stones, to rotting wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 79.5625px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 79.5625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 79.5625px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 79.5625px;\"\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 79.5625px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 79.5625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNearly any setup will work for them, including Tarheel Ants formicarium, other plaster nests, and acrylic nests. As not all variants nest in wood, we cannot recommend wood nests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColonies can get larger than 10,000 workers, but will both take a while to get there and not get to that size unless you feed them enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamponotus vicinus is a very large and aggressive ant. Though they may be very variable, all of them are fun to keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Development:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will have their nuptioal flights during April, May, and June, primarly after a rain fall or high humidity.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColonies will mostly have their nuptial flights during late Spring to early Summer. Some will fly later however.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 5-10 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 10-25 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 25-50 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_vicinus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage Courtesy of Jacob Liao. 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If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":32759759929421,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-00","price":72.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":32759759994957,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-01","price":82.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":32759760060493,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-05","price":95.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":32759760126029,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-10","price":132.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":32759760191565,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-25","price":166.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":32759760257101,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-50","price":230.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-vicinus-variable-carpenter-ant-142000.jpg?v=1729700826"},{"product_id":"formica-subitens","title":"Formica dakotensis (Shiny Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica dakotensis \u003c\/em\u003eis a really weird desert-y species of Formica. They have smaller colonies, and have small and shiny queens which infiltrate small colonies (they seem only to be able to dominate around 5 host workers at a time). Nests, unlike other \u003cem\u003eFormica rufa-group\u003c\/em\u003e, are lined with gravel and pebbles (perhaps to heat up the nest faster?).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, \u003cem\u003eFormica dakotensis \u003c\/em\u003eare a warm loving species of Formica from the west coast of Canada. They are one of the smallest Formica-rufa group, and in fact do not require hibernation. For the species, they form remarkably small colonies, still reaching worker counts of several thousand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are large, red and black ants at queens from 6-7 mm and workers from 5-mm. They grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and 8 mm like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiatic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. 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Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis species also has\u003cstrong\u003e supercolonies. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManica hunteri\u003c\/em\u003e, or the Hunter's Ruby Ant is a high elevation species, dwelling at the tops of the Rocky Mountains. They are large, with queens ranging from 9.5 to 13 mm and workers from 5 to 9 mm. Little is known about the biology of these ants. They are semi-claustral and accept a fairly wide range of foods in captivity, although they appear to require a very diverse diet and will need to change between multiple food sources. It's theorized that these ants may hunt workers of other species in the wild, and they are frequently found next to \u003cem\u003eFormica \u003c\/em\u003enests in the wild. It has been said that these ants can be fed off of ant brood as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat is vital for this species, and it is recommended to keep them above 27 degrees Celsius. At room temperature, they take 2 years to develop to the worker stage. If heated, they will mature in a little more than 1.5 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. 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Mature colonies will grow up to 50,000 workers of 3 sizes; minors, media, and majors, ranging overall from 4 to 11mm, with queens of up to 12mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Messor minor Care Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/messor-minor-care-sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on bicolor harvester ants here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these ants are found in areas where temperatures are high year-round, hibernation is not needed, and the colony should be kept close to 25 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels of 50-70%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos Courtesy of Sarah Gregg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. 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These ants are one of the perfect species. In fact, it would be my favorite native species. These ants are extremely large, with minor workers as large as 12mm and queens approaching 18mm. Majors of the species reach 17mm. These ants were previously classified under the \u003cem\u003eTanaemyrmex\u003c\/em\u003e subgenus, which can be distinguished by their thinner heads. The heads of these carpenter ants are thinner and contain less muscle, as they are soil nesting ants rather than wood nesting carpenter ants. They're also crepuscular, appearing only at dawn and dusk. These ants appear in a limited number of habitats in Canada. Oak forests, oak savannah, and juniper shrublands, which are habitats on the brink of destruction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, despite having found multiple populations and sites of the species, I've been absolutely unable to obtain any queens. They're easy ants, kept around 50% humidity and around 25 degrees Celsius. Being a northern species of Carpenter ants, lower temperatures are more acceptable for the species, and it in fact aids their gut bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. 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A large and striking species, they're uniquely shiny black. Unlike similarly sized carpenter ant species, they are both active in the day and run along quite quickly. While not shy, they run and react quickly in response to their surroundings, whether it be potential prey or predator. With large soldier ants, in the northern end of their distribution they will carve out large nests in \u003cstrong\u003erotting\u003c\/strong\u003e (not the kind you would find in your house) wood. In the southern end they will often nest in the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamponotus laevissimus belongs to the Camponotus subgenus. With workers ranging from 7 to 18mm, and queens ranging from 16-19mm, they're most readily separated from similarly sized Camponotus by their shiny black body with sparse white hairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species is an amazing pick for beginners. Though brood grows slowly due to their large size, their care is very simple, consisting of the usual sugar water and insects combination. They can be housed in basically any nest, wooden nests included. Hibernation is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamponotus laevissimus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Californian Big-headed Ant\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGlacial Carpenter Ant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Taxonomy:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmeicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P. californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormicinae\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e| Genus:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamponotus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e| Species:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eC. laevissimus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Care Difficulty:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is a beginner leveled species. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamponotus laevissimus \u003c\/span\u003eis a beginner level species.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 41px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 41px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 41px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Distribution:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 41px;\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 41px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can only found in 3 countries (Canada, USA, and Mexico.)  Pheidole californica can only be found in the most westren parts of these countries. As of right now, There are recorded records of P. californica in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Baja California, and Sonora. Here in Canada there is only one province where they can be found. This species has been found multiple times (although rare) in British Coloumbia, typically within the more arid regions of BC.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 41px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species can only be found in western North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 42px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 42px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can be found in areas with arid conditions. They have been recorded to live in areas with sandy soils. Colonies have also been observed to nest in soil with high clay content.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVaried. Found from pinewood forest to grasslands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colony form:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eColony form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMonogynous, meaning only one queen in a single colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eQueen:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queens of this species reach a size of around 7 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQueens of this species reach a size of around 18 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Worker:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorker:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole calidornica workers are able to grow to around 1-2 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMajors will approach 18 mm, minors will stay around 7-8mm, with medias being anywhere in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 64px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 64px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nutrition:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 64px;\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 64px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will eat almost anything.They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. When it comes to proteins, Pheidole californica will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole californica have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 64px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe typical insect and sugar water combination is more than adequate for this species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica should be kept at humidity levels around 65%. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHumidity should be greater than 20%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is a warm loving species. It is recommended to keep colonies above 28C for optimal growth. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeating will drastically decrease the time from egg to worker, and this species can be heated safely up until 30 Celsius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation is not needed nor recommended for this species. Colonies can grow all year long. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiapause is required for this species, and should consist of a fridge hibernation for 3-4 months once a year when they stop growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 60px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 60px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 60px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nesting Habits:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 60px;\"\u003eNesting Habits:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 60px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"In the wild they have been observed to nest in sandy soil under objects such as wood, rocks, and other cover.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the wild they have been observed to nest in rotting wood and in their southern distribution in the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 10px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 10px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNearly any setup will work for them, including Tarheel Ants formicarium, other plaster nests, acrylic nests, and wood nests as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColonies will get larger than 10,000 workers, but will both take a while to get there and not get to that size unless you feed them enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 44px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 44.1562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 44px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 44.1562px;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 44px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 44.1562px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamponotus laevissimus is a very strikingly beautiful ant. With large shiny black workers, their behavior is unique among Camponotus species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 11.3438px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 11.3438px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Development:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 11.3438px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will have their nuptioal flights during April, May, and June, primarly after a rain fall or high humidity.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColonies will have their nuptial flights during late Spring to early Summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003e 5-10 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 10-25 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 25-50 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_essigi\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_essigi\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_laevissimus\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_laevissimus\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elaevissimus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos courtesy of @nurbsants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":42421293449438,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-00","price":65.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":42421293646046,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-01","price":73.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":42421293809886,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-05","price":83.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":42421293973726,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-10","price":114.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42421294137566,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-25","price":140.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42421294301406,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-50","price":188.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-laevissimus-glacial-carpenter-ant-720558.jpg?v=1729700798"},{"product_id":"blood-mound-ant","title":"Formica sanguinea (Bloody Mound Ants)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica sanguinea\u003c\/em\u003e, or the Bloody Mound Ant, is one that has puzzled many biologists, including Charles Darwin himself. These ants have evolved a unique behaviour; queens will enter the nest of \u003cem\u003eFormica fusca\u003c\/em\u003e, a species related to the silky field ant, and will kill the queen, taking over the colony. Eventually, the workers become brainwashed and begin taking care of the parasite's brood. Eventually, the black host workers are replaced by the red parasitic biological workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto courtesy of isborants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 5-10 host workers","offer_id":42422599418078,"sku":"2599418078","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 biological workers","offer_id":42422599581918,"sku":"2599581918","price":75.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 biological workers","offer_id":42422599745758,"sku":"2599745758","price":100.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 biological workers","offer_id":42422599909598,"sku":"2599909598","price":115.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 biological workers","offer_id":42422600073438,"sku":"2600073438","price":138.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 biological workers","offer_id":42422600237278,"sku":"2600237278","price":155.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-sanguinea-bloody-mound-ants-535567.jpg?v=1729700861"},{"product_id":"formica-pallidefulva-yellow","title":"Formica pallidefulva \"Southern\" (Pale Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica pallidefulva\u003c\/em\u003e are hosts of many parasites, including \u003cem\u003eFormica pergandei\u003c\/em\u003e and the Clear Amazon Ant, \u003cem\u003ePolyergus montivagus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Pale Field Ant Care Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/formica-pallidefulva-pale-field-ant-care-sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on Pale Field Ants here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica pallidefulva\u003c\/em\u003e are similar to your average \u003cem\u003eFormica \u003c\/em\u003ein Canada, but have a much lighter body and are less aggressive. These are large, brownish ants at queens from 8-12 mm and workers from 6-9mm. They grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiatic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass, though \u003cem\u003eFormica incerta \u003c\/em\u003eseem more peaceful than other varieties. We get just a few of these each year, but nonetheless are a wonderful species. However, these ants come in two different varieties; a Southern variety which is bright yellow, and a Northern variety which is a lighter bronze. The farther north the population, the darker the colours, seemingly to better absorb heat from the sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePictured is \u003cem\u003eFormica biophilica\u003c\/em\u003e, a similar species almost indistinguishable from \u003cem\u003eFormica pallidefulva \u003c\/em\u003eoutside of eye shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. Thus, we will not ship them in the winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":42429345333470,"sku":"9345333470","price":53.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":42429345497310,"sku":"9345497310","price":60.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":42429345661150,"sku":"9345661150","price":74.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":42429345824990,"sku":"9345824990","price":100.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42429345988830,"sku":"9345988830","price":131.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42429346152670,"sku":"9346152670","price":187.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-pallidefulva-southern-pale-field-ant-893313.jpg?v=1729700855"},{"product_id":"camponotus-vicinus-black","title":"Camponotus vicinus \"Black\" (Neigbouring Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species also has\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupercolonies.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eA virgin carpenter ant queen crawls out from under a flat rock in the desert night in spring as the sun sets. For her, and a hundred brothers and sisters, it will be the last time they see the nest. As a warm air floats about, she is suddenly compelled to spread her wings, and for a few hours, the air is filled with queens and drones looking for a suitable mate. Back to our queen, she's digging a small burrow into a wet patch of sand along with a group of 2 friends she's found on the way. Camponotus vicinus is one of the only ground nesting, as well as one of the only polygynous (Can have multiple queens) species to Camponotus in Canada. With a more narrow head, she's unable to dig through wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species prefers low humidity from 30-50%, and slightly higher temperatures at 25-27 degrees Celsius. It's the fastest growing Carpenter ant species with workers ranging from 7-16 mm and queens reaching 18mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage Courtesy of Jacob Liao. Check his website out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/bayareaantenthusiast\/home?authuser=0\"\u003ehere!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. 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It can be identified on the landscape by it's conspicuous thatched mounds, used to regulate temperature. It is said that while there is still snow on the ground, the mound can exceed 25 degrees C. Due to their ability to regulate their environment, these ants have the ability to grow much larger than many of the other species in Canada. Western Thatching ant workers rival those of carpenter ants in size, at frequently close to 14mm in size. Colonies are large and often interconnected, and in the wild, these colonies are very polygynous as a result of secondary polygyny, where they accept queens back to the nest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #e60000;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. 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Unlike New world Harvester ants, like \u003cem\u003ePogonomyrmex\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMessor\u003c\/em\u003e creates a sort of \"ant bread\". Larger workers in the colony will deshell seeds and chew them up to create a type of food which is fed directly to the larvae. These ants are relatively docile, and are particularly fast growing. Mature colonies will grow up to 50,000 workers of 3 sizes; minors, media, and majors, ranging overall from 4 to 11mm, with queens of up to 12mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/messor-minor-care-sheet\" title=\"Messor minor care sheet\"\u003ecare sheet about black harvester ants here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these ants are found in areas where temperatures are high year-round, hibernation is not needed, and the colony should be kept close to 25 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels of 50-70%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImaged is Messor wasmanni, a very similar species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. 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Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species also has\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupercolonies.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica adamsi\u003c\/em\u003e are one of the rarest ants in Canada. They are similar to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/red-wood-ant?srsltid=AfmBOor26aiJO86Sc9NXpO7LgdZ4tBSyUa_U6sKUDw97oxlvANkvylMT\" title=\"Formica integra for sale\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica integra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, but remarkably have queens which are smaller than their workers, and whose abdomens expands to accomodate more egg laying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, many of these species line their nests with tree resins, which when mixed with the Formic acid they secrete, creates an antibiotic to protect them disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"1 Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":47476433256670,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-25","price":169.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":47476433322206,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-50","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Queen + 150-200 workers","offer_id":47476433387742,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-100","price":449.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/Screenshot_2025-08-28_162326.png?v=1756413098"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/collections\/rusty-carpenter-ant-camponotus-chromaiodes-new-jersey-only-125293.jpg?v=1730042937","url":"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pa\/collections\/large-species.oembed?page=2","provider":"Canada Ant Colony","version":"1.0","type":"link"}