Ants for a Ytong nest?

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Hi all

I'm making a Ytong nest, originally intended for Messor Barbarus. However the Antstore has none of that species, hasn't had any for a loooong time, and doesn't expect any for the foreseeable future. So change of plans!

Do I need to select a species that nests under stones, or will any species adapt to Ytong? I want them to be happy in their tunnels.

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Is this your first ant colony?

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No, I've had a Lasius Niger nest, although not in Ytong. So it needs to be a basic species, but I quite liked the idea of ants making larders of seeds

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You could buy from a different shop that have Messor is stock... ;D

If you don't know where to look, start at Queen Ant Shop as they have a selection of harvester ants including Messor Barbarus.

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I have messors arriving today for sale, will post more details as soon as they are delivered.

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now messor structor in stock - queen plus 10 -20 workers £24!