nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpqzdp33shl69xr0uq3x8n5gsjykq9upycwh6nqm02c3f6x0frrn0dqlrpfuj we get these 4-6mm black ants (carpenter ants probably?) at this time of year and have...
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Have you found their nest yet?
Carpenter ants can be VERY difficult to track back to their nest. They seem to have a behavior pattern where if a large animal is tracking or tracing them they won't run home as many other ants will. They will lead you on a wild goose chase. (Can you guess how I know this?)
If you want a carpenter ant to lead you to her nest you can't let her become aware that you are watching her.
Have you found their nest yet?
Carpenter ants can be VERY difficult to track back to their nest. They seem to have a behavior pattern where if a large animal is tracking or tracing them they won't run home as many other ants will. They will lead you on a wild goose chase. (Can you guess how I know this?)
If you want a carpenter ant to lead you to her nest you can't let her become aware that you are watching her.
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