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[jbc]

Hi, I bought my Lasius niger colony in September 2009 the first year I didn't hibernate them, then in 2010 October to 2011 March I hibernated them, but they haven't dug themselves in the sand, they live above the ground in a corner and have built a big wall against the drainage tube, all these year's.

1. question- Does the drainage tube blocks the way for the queen to move?

2. Do I have to remove the drainage tube?

3. Will they even dig in?

[SteveUK28]

I dont have any experience myself with using this type of setup as I always use a Ytong. But if the sandloam is damp enough for them they yes i would think they should dig... do you cover the nest at all or is it light all the time.. if it is that may be a factor in why they do no dig.

[jbc]

Yes it is damp enough.

I dont cover the it is dark when its night.

So you say that I should cover it up?

[SteveUK28]

i would try and cover it yes.

[jbc]

From both sides?

But maybe the ant queen cant get around that tube?

[SteveUK28]

The tube i think should have been right close to one side.. Maybe move that too?? I myself would try everything.. move tube to the other end.. and cover the nest with red tape.

[jbc]

I dont have red tape. Does completely black works when i cover it completely?

Maybe I should remove the tube from the nest?

post from 12:33

No questions anymore I removed the tube and they immediately went in a hole that I made earlier.

I covered the back with some cardboard and I hope that they will stay there.

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