lossanmu: hibernation (23. Sep 2014 13:57)

when do i put my queens in hibernation and what happends if i dont?

Sojave: Re: hibernation (23. Sep 2014 17:31)

In 6-8 weeks you can start the hibernation. If you see ants active in the garden, you can end the hibernation. 3 months should be enough.

Hm, what happens? There arent a lot reports of it. But its not good. I wouldnt dare to risk my ants.

lossanmu: Re: hibernation (24. Sep 2014 15:51)

In 6-8 weeks you can start the hibernation. If you see ants active in the garden, you can end the hibernation. 3 months should be enough.

Hm, what happens? There arent a lot reports of it. But its not good. I wouldnt dare to risk my ants.
ive look in my yard and se like 2 or 3 ants now. befor minium of 10 and i check underastone that had 5 queens last week and i check it again and now it had 5 workers only ive put my colony in hibernation should i stop it?

SigHunter: Re: hibernation (25. Sep 2014 12:19)

what species do you have?

lossanmu: Re: hibernation (25. Sep 2014 13:20)

what species do you have?
L asius niger
and one of them are still laying eggs.

trailandstreet: Re: hibernation (26. Sep 2014 20:22)

Put them in a room, where they have nearly the same conditions as outside and look, what they are doing.