“How to catch a queen ant”
One of the most common questions we get asked is “how can I catch a queen ant?”. The answer is actually quite simple and there are a few different ways that you can go about doing it. In this blog post we’ll give you a few tips on how to catch a queen ant.
One of the best ways to catch a queen ant is to use a baited trap. You can use anything for bait that the queen ant is attracted to such as honey sugar or even other insects. Once the queen ant takes the bait she’ll be trapped inside the container and you can then remove her.
Another way to catch a queen ant is to simply follow her when she’s out foraging. Once you know where her nest is you can then track her back to it and remove her. This method is a bit more time-consuming but it’s still an effective way to catch a queen ant.
Once you have the queen ant you can then do whatever you want with her. You can either keep her as a pet release her back into the wild or use her to start your own ant colony. Whatever you decide to do make sure you handle her with care as she is a delicate creature.
We hope these tips have helped you and that you’re now able to catch a queen ant with ease. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below or contact us directly.
