Best Ants UK

22/10/2024

Queen Ants: Why All Ants in the Colony Are Female
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In an ant colony, the queen's primary responsibility is to lay eggs. The worker ants, who are also ladies, are doing everything else.

19/10/2024

Bullet Ants: Understanding Their Habitat and Behaviour
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Just to clarify, this article is for Paraponera clavata, the real, giant, fearless ant species but not Diacamma rugosum, Asian Bullet ants.

13/10/2024

Ant Farm for Beginners with Lasius Black Live Queen Ant Colony Nest Small - the perfect Ant Farm kit for anyone looking to explore the fascinating world of ants.
This kit includes everything you need to get started in the fascinating Ants' World. It is sold with Lasius Niger (Black Garden ants) one of the easiest ant species to raise and native to the UK.

Ant Farm for Beginners with Lasius Black Live Queen Ant Colony Nest Small - the perfect Ant Farm kit for anyone looking to explore the fascinating world of ...

04/10/2024

Camponotus Nicobarensis Care Guide: A Captivating Exotic Carpenter Ant Species for Beginners
https://www.bestantsuk.com/post/camponotus-nicobarensis-care-guide-a-captivating-exotic-carpenter-ant-species-for-beginners
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Camponotus nicobarensis is a captivating species that offers a unique window into the fascinating world of carpenter ants.

19/09/2024

Isopods or Springtails? The Right Clean-Up Crew for Ants Vivariums.
https://www.bestantsuk.com/post/expert-tips-for-choosing-the-right-clean-up-crew-for-ants-vivariums-isopods-or-springtails
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We're thrilled to dive into the fascinating world of ant vivariums and their essential clean-up crews! Isopods or Springtails?

12/09/2024

Ants Evolution
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These tiny but mighty creatures have been shaping our planet for millions of years, and ants' evolution is nothing short of remarkable.

10/09/2024

Now available - Large colonies of Camponotus nicobarensis, Queen ant close-ups. https://www.bestantsuk.com
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Check out Pat & Best Ants UK team’s video.

10/09/2024

One of the most beautiful carpenter ants: Camponotus parius is now available in our store.
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36 likes, 2 comments. “One of the most beautiful carpenter ants: Camponotus parius is now available in our store.”

10/09/2024

Camponotus ligniperda. One of the largest ants in Europe. We found these huge majors in central Bulgaria. There are 189 different ant species in Bulgaria due to its amazing climate.
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Check out Pat & Best Ants UK team’s video.

03/09/2024

How to Find and Catch a Queen Ant in the UK
https://www.bestantsuk.com/post/how-to-find-and-catch-a-queen-ant-in-the-uk

Finding and catching a queen ant in the UK is the first step to bringing your dream of having your ant colony to life. Read the whole article carefully.

30/08/2024

Ants are as Old as Dinosaurs
https://www.bestantsuk.com/post/ants-are-as-old-as-dinosaurs-ants-evolution

29/07/2024

Tests are almost done😁.
IPOKO Ant Nest is on its way...

20/07/2024

Matabele Ants: Warriors and Healers in the Insect Kingdom
https://www.bestantsuk.com/post/matabele-ants-warriors-and-healers-in-the-insect-kingdom

In the vast and vibrant tapestry of the insect kingdom, Matabele ants stand out as the embodiment of both ferocity and compassion.

17/07/2024

Discover Harpegnathos Venator: The Primitive Jumping Ant
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Harpegnathos Venator - challenges and tips for ant keepers. Creating an environment that closely mimics their natural habitat is crucial.

16/07/2024

Discover Harpegnathos Venator: The Primitive Jumping Ant

Instructions video. Best Ants UK@bestantsuk1607 Harpegnathos Venator Primitive Jumping Ant - challenges and tips for ant keepers. Maintaining Optimal Conditi...

12/07/2024

Myrmica rubra ( Fire ants) are now for sale in our store. 2 queen and 5 queen colonies are still available. https://www.bestantsuk.com/

12/07/2024

Yesterday was the "pre-nuptial" flight in the South of England, so expect the real swarm as promised in our article. We've never been wrong for the last 17 years! 🐜
Find out more here: https://www.bestantsuk.com/post/when-to-expect-the-swarm-flying-ant-day-2024-in-the-uk

10/07/2024

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We thought you'd like to have us let you know once we have Fire Ants (Myrmica Rubra) back in stock. Yes, we got them now.
Well-established colonies with loads of brood.
5 queen colonies are available. A limited quantity though.

Go England!

06/07/2024

Flying Ant Day 2024 in the UK?

Looking ahead to Flying Ant Day 2024, it's crucial to recognise the volatile nature of the natural world. Flying Ants Archive 2000-2023

01/07/2024

Messor Barbarus in the Antie Plus Ant Farm

278 likes, 4 comments. “As promised, here is what happens with the mealworm inside the Antie nest. These are 17-year-old Messor barbarus colony. Follow us for more!”

11/06/2024

https://www.bestantsuk.com/post/bull-ants-nature-s-fierce-predators-explained
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Bull ants are native to Australia and are renowned for their size, aggression, and powerful venomous sting. Fearless solo fighters indeed.

08/06/2024

Evolution of Trap-Jaw Ants: A Closer Look
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The mandibles of trap-jaw ants are not only formidable weapons but also essential tools for routine tasks such as nest building and caring.

21/05/2024

Ants Uncovered: The Remarkable Journey of Starting an Ant Colony
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Embarking on the remarkable journey of starting an ant colony unveils a hidden world of wonders. The phenomenon of flying ants was revealed.

16/05/2024

From Ant to Zombie: The Astonishing Lifecycle of Ophiocordyceps-Unilateralis Infected Ants

There are thousands of harmful fungi that attack ants. Even here in the UK, we had the same issue multiple times. Zombie ants explained.