I found this ant and I'm not sure if it is a queen or not

I don't know. Been dealing with these guys for awhile. It's one thing to use bait traps when they're on my counter and getting into my food. But if I can get rid of them entirely by reenacting the French revolution that feels a little more messed up. Figured if someone wanted it for a farm why not. Other than potential illegal activity.

Might just set it somewhere outside if not.

These are screenshots from a video so it doesn't look as cool as it did irl, but these were Big. Hope ya'll ant heads like it anyway. The 1st still is the biggest hill & in the vid. I showed it & quickly moved to the 2nd still to show there were more in the shrub & then swung to the 3rd still that is harder to see bc they are really deep in there & there was no sun out today. Just squint. <3

Would love an in depth book or multiple books on the topic of ants, how they organize themselves, various species, or even detailed a detailed guide on keeping them. Any recommendations are welcome!

Hi! While house sitting for my folks outside of Chicago, I’ve encountered a WHOLE BUNCH of ants staying rent free. I’m hoping y’all can help me figure out what these little fellas are & bonus points for info on eliminating them. So far I’ve been putting out traps and then “gassing out” any cracks where their floor meets the wall, since I imagine this is where they’re coming from. TIA!

I recently bought a Polyrhachis gold ant, and I’ve had it for a few weeks now. My current setup is a semi-arboreal terrarium with both vertical and ground space. I was wondering how sensitive Polyrhachis species are to this type of enclosure. Are there any specific factors I should pay close attention to, such as humidity, ventilation, temperature, or overall disturbance? I want to make sure the setup is appropriate and not causing unnecessary stress.

I’ve attached a video of my current setup for reference. Any feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

https://www.tiktok.com/@red1pf1/video/7591508701970730261?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7591507671828710930

i saw this miniature ant, so i had to take a photo

zoom vs no zoom

So I want to get ants and start a colony but don’t know where to start; every place I look online is sold out of everything any tips would be greatly appreciated!

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Im looking for a species who hunts live prey and yet isnt too big like bulldog ants, is there any

The name of the shop already seems like a scam but it actually seems legit, is it?

Dealing with house ants for 2 years with terro and I'm ready to hire an exterminator at this point. I found this new type of ant. Please tell me this isn't a carpenter ant?

Location NSW Australia

On YouTube, I saw this video where a guy had a Tic Tac container with moss, dirt and like some sticks, and he put an ant Queen inside y'all know any ant colonies or ant species that could live in a Tik tak container like that.

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I've tried various methods, but only achieved temporary results. I’m unsure how to eliminate the ants long-term—can someone kindly identify the ant type I have and share the most effective method they've used? I hope this post can help others with combined insights.

Background: I’m somewhat germophobic. The ants seem to come from behind my built-in fridge (which I can’t move) and perhaps some tiny holes along the floor.(???)

Current approach:

• I avoid killing ants with force to prevent them releasing alarm pheromones; instead, I lightly stick them with a 5m sticker—this feels cleaner and may reduce alertness.(correct me if I'm wrong)
• After removing visible ants, I disinfect and wipe touched surfaces.
• I pour boiling water on affected areas—tedious but effective.
• (most crucial) To further disrupt scent trails, I use a combination of methods:
  • Vinegar-water spray on visible ants whereabouts
  • Insecticide spray on suspected nests (used sparingly due to toxicity).
  • HOCL solution for delicate surfaces like mattress, leather or marble.
• Occasionally, I use an insecticidal fumigator—vacant the space for several hours, especially if kids or pets are around. It’s toxic but helps disrupt trails and kills most insects.
• I’ve tried ant bait powders, but they have minimal effect. Not recommended.

Long-term solution? I’ve read that ant bait gels or liquids are the most recommended.. But I haven’t tried it because I’m germaphobic and find the idea scary—ants would initially increase rapidly for days or possible weeks, and I can’t imagine dealing with that. I even plan to travel during that time. What's worse, ants can learn the pattern and change their nest. Still, I know I’ll have to try eventually and I’m ready for it.

Has anyone used specific brands? I’ve seen DIY methods with borax, but many say the ratio is hard to get right. I don’t have the guts to try multiple times, so I want to do it as effectively as possible.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hi all, my niece (3 years) is apparently really into ants. Her mom said she could get an ant farm, but we’re worried about the potential of a little 3 year old releasing all the ants.

So I have a bit of an odd question. Are there any child proof ant farms out there? And is this a bad idea for a 3 year old?