Carpenter Ants Closeup with Queen and Nurse Ants

Scout, worker, nurse and a female carpenter ants are filmed close up as they relocate a nest following heavy rain storms in Southeast region of the United States. Carpenter ants will many times get inside homes during this exodus and can cause damage if left untreated.

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Pets & Animals

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• carpenter
• ants
• woodants
• wood
• infestation
• female
• queen
• eggs
• pupa
• pupae
• worker
• scout
• nest
• nesting
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[Degenskonto]

Was this video slowed down alot?

[usprayvideo]

@Degenskonto

Kind of. I record fast moving objects in a super high speed (500-1000 fps) and then slow up the play back frame rate to a more normal 30-60 fps. The end result for fast moving small actions, like those from an insect, is better suited for our purpose which is mostly educational.

[david052856]

This is not the best species to use as an ant farm. The carpenter ant colony can take up to 14 years to reach full size

[usprayvideo]

I agree with not using this species for an ant farm. I actually filmed these ants in a backyard right after I found the activity. It was during a rainy period and I think the colony was mobilized to avoid the water.

[mesa401]

Pennsylvania carpenter ants right?

[folsomtiefighter]

I don't know what I liked more about this video...the ants or the music!

[chatoXvato]

Whats that song title?

[muskokatone]

Great vid!! I usually find the red and black Carpenter ants in stumps - they seem to like the more moist locations - I never find the black and red ones inside tho - not quite sure how they interact with the pure black ones yet. Any thoughts?

[monge111]

what time is carpenter ants nuptial flights or mating flights

[david052856]

Niger is a great species and any of the Acrobat ants are good

[belotinac]

so which one is the best species to use in an ant nest/farm?