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I would not recommend doing this as you hurt the colony and you can't see the ants you’ve caught because they are hidden in a mound of dirt.

Not all ant farm kits are safe for live queen ants. This guide explains how to avoid cheap toy ant farms, gel farms and poor setups, and how to choose a proper ant farm kit for long-term ant keeping.