Exotics can live in very cold climates. They'll live inside the walls of homes, or underneath the home. The freezing line is about 14 inches into the ground. Ants deeper than the freezing line will have a cozy 60°- 70°, they'll slow down for the cooler temperature, but won't go into a diapause state. Diapause state is a self preservation by ants for unfavorable conditions; meaning they're trying to stay alive. Unfavorable conditions can be cold or heat. Glycerol is an alcohol, with a higher & lower freezing & heating gradient. Colder temperatures of 50s will induce diapause. Wild ants prepare for the colder temperatures, they dig deeper, store as much food items, & fatten themselves. They have 3-4 months of preparation; they know when the days r getting shorter, & when days r cooling. So they prepare. Whatever energy stores they have prior to diapause is what will sustain them during the diapause. That's why some ants die, while others don't. The ones that survive thru diapause were better prepared. I have nothing against exotics, they're still ants, & doing what it takes to survive. Exotics displace the indigenous ant species of an area. But they're just doing what ants do. Harvester ants r beneficial to the environment, a keystone species. So they would always be beneficial to wherever they're populating. They'll never invade ur home or be a pest. They'll maintain weed control, & they'll proliferate the flowers that bees need, a symbiosis. Harvester ants always add to the natural environment. We need more harvester colonies in the wild. Nature is a symbiosis of creatures; certain invasive species r bad for that symbiosis, they disrupt, or all together destroy the natural harmony.
The important thing is being safe with them and make sure they are kept controlled. But is certainly agree that if I’m the wrong hands it can be dangerous
@@AntsManitoba I don't get the ban on Pogos. Stupid ban made by stupid ppl. It's the most beneficial of ant species. Wild bee colonies have a direct correlation to harvester colonies. The more harvester colonies, the more flowers that the bees need. Bees r a keystone species to all plants, flowers, & vegetation. Look at the deserts of California, the wildflowers have their spread because of the harvester ants. The bees gather their pollen & nectar from those same wildflowers. The ants gather the seeds for food, but half those seeds won't be eaten. Some will be dropped & germinate into new wildflowers. I think it's because of the Pogos sting. It's a very painful sting. Swelling lasts about a wk. I think the ban is because of their painful sting. If u don't mess with the harvester colonies, they won't have a defensive response. They're only stinging because they're defending their colony.
Peter J. A. Fully with you. The ban stated that they are hoarding seeds. I don’t fully understand that because I thought they mainly disburse seeds not hoard them?
Cool! I am on the exotic side of the debate, HOWEVER, I do think it is important to think about what species you decide to keep. I am by no means a north american ant specialist, and from what I saw now, all your sp. should be fine to keep, since they where all caught in the same ish region. I would say the line goes when you keep aggressive and invasive species such as ghost ants, Fire ants and argentines... (is they are not native where you live) Because they can survive in homes during the winter, there are examples of that in europe :/ But cool vid tho, good luck!
Sick ants! I'm happy that you started keeping exotics! I'm getting a Messor Barbarus colony myself. Yeah Tetramorium does sting, but often their small stinger doesn't even penetrate skin. Sometimes it does, but when it does it's just a small pinch. Nothing to worry about. Trust me I have been swarmed by a Tetramorium Caespitum colony when I destroyed their nest accidentally.
Beautiful video beautiful ants beautiful channel pogonomymex can survice winter in houses i live in a northeastern. State and i have colonies living in the base of the house along with crematagastor and ton of more native and invassive species also a reason i have exotic/invasive queen ants that u usually cant find here ants make it happen
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Exotics can live in very cold climates. They'll live inside the walls of homes, or underneath the home. The freezing line is about 14 inches into the ground. Ants deeper than the freezing line will have a cozy 60°- 70°, they'll slow down for the cooler temperature, but won't go into a diapause state. Diapause state is a self preservation by ants for unfavorable conditions; meaning they're trying to stay alive. Unfavorable conditions can be cold or heat. Glycerol is an alcohol, with a higher & lower freezing & heating gradient. Colder temperatures of 50s will induce diapause. Wild ants prepare for the colder temperatures, they dig deeper, store as much food items, & fatten themselves. They have 3-4 months of preparation; they know when the days r getting shorter, & when days r cooling. So they prepare. Whatever energy stores they have prior to diapause is what will sustain them during the diapause. That's why some ants die, while others don't. The ones that survive thru diapause were better prepared.
I have nothing against exotics, they're still ants, & doing what it takes to survive. Exotics displace the indigenous ant species of an area. But they're just doing what ants do. Harvester ants r beneficial to the environment, a keystone species. So they would always be beneficial to wherever they're populating. They'll never invade ur home or be a pest. They'll maintain weed control, & they'll proliferate the flowers that bees need, a symbiosis. Harvester ants always add to the natural environment. We need more harvester colonies in the wild. Nature is a symbiosis of creatures; certain invasive species r bad for that symbiosis, they disrupt, or all together destroy the natural harmony.
Amazing response peter 👍🏼
Something to note is that they actually banned a pogonomermex species to be shipped in Canada :(
The important thing is being safe with them and make sure they are kept controlled. But is certainly agree that if I’m the wrong hands it can be dangerous
@@AntsManitoba I don't get the ban on Pogos. Stupid ban made by stupid ppl. It's the most beneficial of ant species. Wild bee colonies have a direct correlation to harvester colonies. The more harvester colonies, the more flowers that the bees need. Bees r a keystone species to all plants, flowers, & vegetation. Look at the deserts of California, the wildflowers have their spread because of the harvester ants. The bees gather their pollen & nectar from those same wildflowers. The ants gather the seeds for food, but half those seeds won't be eaten. Some will be dropped & germinate into new wildflowers.
I think it's because of the Pogos sting. It's a very painful sting. Swelling lasts about a wk. I think the ban is because of their painful sting. If u don't mess with the harvester colonies, they won't have a defensive response. They're only stinging because they're defending their colony.
Peter J. A. Fully with you.
The ban stated that they are hoarding seeds.
I don’t fully understand that because I thought they mainly disburse seeds not hoard them?
The shots of the wild Lasius having their nuptials looked awesome! Best of luck with these new queens :D
Yea they were super fun to film :D
They have an amazing citronella smell
Nice video mate! Glad you’re liking the new species :D
😉
Great video. Your solenopsis invicta will have workers in no time. They grow so fast!
I can’t wait 😃
Cool! I am on the exotic side of the debate, HOWEVER, I do think it is important to think about what species you decide to keep. I am by no means a north american ant specialist, and from what I saw now, all your sp. should be fine to keep, since they where all caught in the same ish region. I would say the line goes when you keep aggressive and invasive species such as ghost ants, Fire ants and argentines... (is they are not native where you live) Because they can survive in homes during the winter, there are examples of that in europe :/
But cool vid tho, good luck!
Ants Scandinavia yes 100% agree.
I’m making sure to do my best to keep everything contained 😃
Nice video. I’m binge watching your channel 👍🏼
Novo Ants awesome :D hoping your liking this season 😂
Sick ants! I'm happy that you started keeping exotics! I'm getting a Messor Barbarus colony myself.
Yeah Tetramorium does sting, but often their small stinger doesn't even penetrate skin. Sometimes it does, but when it does it's just a small pinch. Nothing to worry about. Trust me I have been swarmed by a Tetramorium Caespitum colony when I destroyed their nest accidentally.
Haha good to know 😉
Nice to meet you. I watched this amazing video.Have a nice day all the time.🎶👍
Thanks, same for you :D have a great day
I love the orange Solonopis!
Me to, I can’t wait to see them thrive next spring 😍
Where did you buy those ants? I'm trying to buy some but I don't know where in the us.
Neat video! Thanks for producing and keep it up:)
Grind never stops 😉
Nice 🐜🐜
AntsBrasil -OFICIAL glad you enjoying 😃
There are so many queens!!!! Awesome vid definitely one of my favorites!
Thanks so much 😃
Feed your pogonomyrmex occidentalis queens dandelion seeds
Nice vid hope u keep up the good work
Mimchop 3 :D thanks
Amazing I've got a test tube set up now I'm going to look for my queen
EMILIO PARTIDA super :D hope it goes well!!
Did you get one?
Those are some nice additions, crematogaster are on my wish list.
Yea I’m so excited 😉
Nice video! Good luck on your queens!
Ants SEA thanks 😃
cool love the new ants!
Thanks :D
The tetramorium stings barely hurt. It’s only uncomfortable if hundreds sting at once.
Hehe hopefully that never happens 😆
Beautiful video beautiful ants beautiful channel pogonomymex can survice winter in houses i live in a northeastern. State and i have colonies living in the base of the house along with crematagastor and ton of more native and invassive species also a reason i have exotic/invasive queen ants that u usually cant find here ants make it happen
Joey Rosario so cool 😃
Thanks for the info
By the way, you mentioned Tetramorium stings. They do not hurt at all and cannot break the skin, in fact, it kind of tickles.
:D awesome, good to know I don’t have to worry 😉
👍
Are these from Zachary?
The molesta are that’s it
i thought you were talking about me
Haha, I didn’t even realize 😅
@@AntsManitoba its fine
i ahve felt have their sting its not that bad and bit
100th like.............?
What Ant was in the thumbnail? I literally caught 3 similar ones an hour ago. What is its' non scientific name?
ThePabsRB fire ant, solonopsis Invicta
@@AntsManitoba oh thank you, so its like a close cousin of the normal fire ant I always catch! Thanks.
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