Can You Use Outside Ants For an Ant Farm?
WouterWhether you have ants in your yard or are looking to set up an ant farm, you may be wondering if you can use outside ants. If you do, you will need to follow certain guidelines.
First, you will need to choose the best location for your ant farm. There are several options. For example, you can place a plastic box near the ant nest, or you can set up a terrarium in your yard. You can also use a formicarium, which is concrete or gypsum.
If you plan to set up a formicarium, you will need a small jar with a lid. You will then place the small jar inside a larger jar. The small jar should be about an inch or two shorter than the larger jar. This will make the ‘inner wall’ of your ant farm.
After the smaller jar is inside the larger jar, you can begin to fill the smaller jar with soil. This can include grass, leaves, rocks, or small twigs. Once you have filled the smaller jar, you will then place the small jar upside down in the larger jar.
Next, you will want to connect the nest area to the outside area using a rubber tube. You can use a funnel if you need to make the connection narrow.
Finally, you will want to apply the treatment. You can use a spray insecticide, which is easier to apply. You should also use gloves when handling the liquid insecticide.
