Keeping Ants in Europe: Native Species and Practical Tips
Keeping ants in Europe: which species are native, why a winter rest comes naturally, what to check on regulations and how to start well.
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Care guides, species stories and practical advice for ant keepers.
Messor structor vs Messor barbarus: Which European Harvester Ant?
Messor structor and Messor barbarus compared: queens, colony size, worker size, temperature, winter rest and which harvester ant suits you.
Harvester Ant Care: Keeping Messor Colonies
Harvester ant care for beginners: seeds, nest setup with a dry seed store, temperature, winter rest and what to expect from Messor colonies.
Lasius niger Care Guide: The Black Garden Ant
Lasius niger care guide: nest, feeding, temperature, humidity and winter rest for the black garden ant, the classic beginner species.
Messor barbarus Care Guide: A Mediterranean Harvester Ant
Messor barbarus care guide: nest with a dry seed store, seeds, temperature, humidity, winter rest and colony growth for this one-queen harvester ant.
Messor structor Care Guide: The European Harvester Ant
Messor structor care guide: seeds, nest, temperature, winter rest and colony growth for this polygynous European harvester ant, with identification notes.
New to ant keeping?
The Ant Keeping guide is the best place to begin.