Hello,
I'm new to the ant "scene" and have a few questions. But first the background...
We've had Lasius niger ants since December (no winter sleep this year).
Their numbers have gone from 20 to about 40. They are in a 6mm nest and 20×25cm arena. They moved to the nest in January. Things look fine.
Question: They have begun keeping various phases of eggs in the nest but on the surface of the substrate. The queen remains in a chamber below. Is this normal?
My concern is also moisture in the nest. I am uncertain if it is too wet or dry. I have been adding about 1-2ml (using accurate syringe method) every week or so. A hygrometer won't fit inside. Is their any way to test it?
Thanks,
RaRaRa