Herds of artificial ants are artificial ant colonies used as a home for ants.
An ant social world is organized, with the division of labor has always fascinated man. Ant farms are built either as a hobby by people concerned and the children or for research purposes. In any case, offer exciting revelations in the fascinating and complex life of ants.
Ant farms can with lid or without lid in different sizes and shapes. In most cases, use the glass on the sides and topfor better visibility. Please pay attention to the type of ant colonies used for. A farm-producers should avoid potentially dangerous species, such as ants and harvester ants.
Ants on a farm is collected from under logs or buckets can be ordered. The easiest way to attract them is to drop some sweet syrup and wait for the ants to arrive. A farm-market and takes longer if there are one or more queen and brood refrained from employees. It 'much moredifficult to collect a queen and brood, when they are ordered. One thing you should use sand or composite depending on the color of the ants, easy to display. Before the ants in the Ant Farm, the sand should be moistened, so that they can make tunnels.
There are ants in an ant farm leftovers to eat, sweet as maple syrup or honey and dead insects. The ants do not usually die of hunger without food. Water is crucial for their survival. The nest should be kept moist andaway so full of water for a cylindrical tube with cotton and placed on top of Ant Farm is the ideal source of water.
It must be ensured that no water leaks and flood the colony. To prevent the ants leave the field, can be closed with a glass. The lid can be removed per day for a short period to allow the air. If not, smear Vaseline up around the edge to prevent the ants from escaping.
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