The method of artificial rearing and nesting of ants

1. Freezing method:

Principle-through low-humidity freezing measures to make ants temporarily inactive, manual transfer.

Method-first create suitable conditions for ants to live in the target nest (temperature, humidity, etc.), open and get ready, then you can put the original nest in the refrigerator for a few minutes, the temperature should not be too low, and they basically stop moving in several degrees. Then quickly open the nest, transfer the frozen ants to the target nest, pick it up with tweezers or grab it directly by hand, and then use a hairbrush to cover the target nest. Just let the sleepy ants wake up slowly.

Tips and attention-this method is suitable for small, small and large ants, and it is a bit troublesome to operate, especially if there are many eggs.

2. Dark method:

Principle-take advantage of the fact that ants like to hide and live in the dark. First, connect the original nest to the target nest to keep the target nest dark, while the original nest remains bright, and after a certain period of time, the whole family will move to the dark target nest.

Method-first create suitable living conditions for the target nest, then connect it with the original nest by pipe or other means, and then hide the target nest with books or cloth, and then you can disturb the ants in the original nest in a certain way. to find the target nest faster and move out of the nest faster, of course, without disturbing. In about 1 to 24 hours, they can complete the move, even the eggs will not fall. The speed of moving is different in different varieties and different conditions. After moving, the original nest can be dismantled in time.

Tips and attention-this method is the most simple and convenient, and it is also a commonly used method. This method is most suitable for most ant species, especially small ant communities with many eggs.

3. Temperature difference method:

Principle-use extreme temperature conditions to force ants to move. First connect the original nest and the target nest, the target nest to maintain the temperature conditions that ants like, while the original nest to keep low or high temperature, after a certain period of time, the whole family will move to a comfortable target nest.

Method-first create suitable conditions for ants to live in the target nest (temperature, humidity, etc.), and then connect it to the original nest by pipe or other means. then the original nest to create low temperature (ice or refrigerator, etc.) or high temperature (hot water bag, etc.), by creating these temperature conditions they do not like, they will move to the target nest with suitable temperature conditions within a certain period of time. After moving, the original nest can be dismantled in time. And you're done!

Tips and attention-this method is easy for ants to move completely, suitable for all ants regardless of community size, and easy for them to move all their eggs, but the operation is a bit troublesome.

4. Drying method:

Principle-use extreme humidity conditions to force ants to move. First connect the original nest and the target nest, the target nest to maintain the humidity conditions that ants like, while the original nest to keep dry, no longer add water, to a certain period of time will move to the target nest.

Method-first create suitable conditions for ants to live in the target nest (temperature, humidity, etc.), then connect it to the original nest by pipe or other means, and then let the original nest dry slowly and naturally without adding water, or take a certain way to accelerate the drying, when the ants can't stand the dry, they will move to a more comfortable new home.

Tips and attention-this method is suitable for situations where you are not in a hurry to move ants. One of the main drawbacks is that it takes a long time. However, it is suitable for most ants, and it is also very easy to operate.

5. Law of violence:

Principle-grab the ant directly with your hands and put it in the target nest.

Method-first pour the ants in the original nest into a relatively open container, of course, this container should take anti-escape measures (usually apply some anti-escape powder), and then grab them directly into the target nest with your hands. Of course, if you are afraid, you'd better put on gloves (disposable rubber gloves on OK), one by one until it is finished.

Tips and attention-this method is suitable for small, small and large ants in the community, but it is very easy to operate, and it is one of the most commonly used methods.