DigiSERBIA: Lasius niger hibernation questions! (25. Sep 2011 23:53)

How will i know when my L asius niger go to hibernation and when does L asius niger go to hibernation? Im in serbia its still around 25 C at day here

jbc: Re: Lasius niger hibernation questions! (26. Sep 2011 17:37)

Hi, its normal I in Latvia have 22 C at day/.:D

Remove food now (protein, honey) and leave them only water. When this course finishes after 2 weeks then you put them in a fridge. :D

DigiSERBIA: Re: Lasius niger hibernation questions! (27. Sep 2011 00:08)

But how do i know they want to go to hibernation?

jbc: Re: Lasius niger hibernation questions! (27. Sep 2011 17:46)

You know by the date.
Or you make them to go hibernate.

DigiSERBIA: Re: Lasius niger hibernation questions! (27. Sep 2011 20:15)

On what temperature should i keep them in the fridge ?

jbc: Re: Lasius niger hibernation questions! (28. Sep 2011 15:56)

Before you put them in the fridge dont give them food for 2 weeks ONLY give WATER and LITTLE LITTLE bit honey

Keep the from 7-10 C ;)

If I am wrong someone correct me.

DigiSERBIA: Re: Lasius niger hibernation questions! (29. Sep 2011 08:21)

This is the same for my Formica ?

jbc: Re: Lasius niger hibernation questions! (29. Sep 2011 20:16)

I dont know it.
If the spiecie lives in Europe then yes but ask someone who knows more about ants.

DigiSERBIA: Re: Lasius niger hibernation questions! (29. Sep 2011 22:41)

Its from my town so yes then both colonies i mean queens

broasm: Re: Lasius niger hibernation questions! (21. Mär 2012 19:28)

Somebody know when Lasius n iger finish the hibernation time?