sithmaster676: when is it best to buy a colony of Lasius Niger (29. Okt 2006 20:33)

hi
when is it best to order a colony of lasius nigers as i wish to get some.
thanks
sithmaster676

Darkness: (29. Okt 2006 21:17)

I guess the best would probably be if you order the ants after their hibernation.
That would be in the month april. I usually take my Lasius niger colonies out of the hibernation at the end of april but you can order them a bit earlier. :wink:

mpir: (29. Okt 2006 21:22)

First difine what does it mean "best" for you? You can buy the colony any time you want. But as far as ant activity goes, buy it in late spring. In winter time ants hibernate (at least they should be) so they are pretty much passive all the time. They only come "alive" in late spring. Maybe this is the best time to buy them.

sithmaster676: (30. Okt 2006 07:19)

thanks for the quick replies :D i am goin to order my colony soon and hibernate them later than usual just to make sure that they survive the winter. :grin:

sithmaster676: (13. Nov 2006 08:02)

my colony is in hibernation now when is it best to take them out?:)
and i am ordering a new colony in april.:)
Sithmaster676

JimmyVe: (13. Nov 2006 20:39)

When temperature is getting higher outside (end March - April)
Didn't you asked that question yet ? ;)

sithmaster676: (14. Nov 2006 07:11)

properly i am forgetful but i have written down all the info i need thnx for all ur help:)
Sithmaster676

JimmyVe: (14. Nov 2006 16:33)

That is the best way to do it. Wright all imported things down so you don't forget them and ask them again.

sithmaster676: (15. Nov 2006 07:22)

yeah i have saved it all on my computer in its own folder so i shouldnt lose it or get rid of it.
thanks for all your help on this subject and others.:)
Sithmaster676

JimmyVe: (15. Nov 2006 18:58)

your welcome. ;)