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Iroko Wooden Ant Farm | The African Teak Ant Nest Built to Last
Our iroko wooden ant farm is handmade from African teak hardwood. Here is the full story, the four chambers and our own colony trials.


Are Lasius Flavus Really Polygynous | What 250 Queens Taught Us in 30 Days
Some websites say Lasius flavus are polygynous, so beginners put ten or twenty queens in one nest and lose nearly all of them. The claim is half true. We put 250 freshly mated queens together for 30 days with unlimited food, and 41 were killed by other queens. Here is what really happens, why the first workers decide which queen survives, and why multi-queen flavus works in a meadow but never in a formicarium. Plus exactly how many queens you should actually start with.


Ant Farms for Adults: Why This Hobby Is More Fascinating Than You Think
Get ready to dive into the exciting world of Ant farms for adults with us, the Best Ants UK Team! We're thrilled to manage over 3700 queens and 2779 colonies across 39 incredible ant species.


Why Your Family Needs an Ant House Formicarium: The Perfect STEM Gift
Why does your family need an Ant Formicarium? Have you ever watched ants marching across your garden path and wondered about their secret world? You're not alone. The Perfect STEM Gift for children aged 8-18!


The Secret World of Ants: Amazing Facts Your Kids Will Love
Have you ever wondered just how many ants share our planet? Prepare to be astonished – scientists estimate there are 20 quadrillion individual ants alive right now.


How to Care for Pet Ants: A Guide to European Camponotus (Carpenter) Ants
How to Care for Pet Ants: A Guide to European Camponotus (Carpenter) Ants. Yet pet ants have emerged as a hobby over the last 10 years.


Ant Farm Kits Everything You Need to Know Before Making a Purchase
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.
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