Ants from Central Europe for home ant farming

There are about 600 species of ants (Formicidae)  in Europe. In our store, you can buy ants that aren’t protected and houses for their breeding (formicariums), arenas, food, and accessories.

Recommended ant species for building your ant farms with ants that come from Central Europe:

Lasius niger - one of the cheapest non-caste ants for beginners, so-called black ant.

Lasius flavus - a small black-colored Queen ant with yellow workers

Camponotus ligniperda - the largest ant in Poland but also in Europe. A beautiful large ant, slowly developing in its infancy.

Formica fusca - a large and tough ant that causes no problems in ant breeding.

Myrmica sp. - an ant recommended for breeders who want to have more than one queen (many queens in one colony)

If you still have questions, check out our AntCenter blog posts:

I bought (caught) a black Ant Queen. How to deal with Lasius niger ?

I am a beginner in ant farming. Which set with ants to choose for the beginning?

Ant Keeping at Home as a Fascinating Hobby

Ant keeping is a captivating hobby that involves antfarming and observing ants in an artificial environment. In recent years, it has gained popularity, with enthusiasts creating their own ant farms at home worldwide. Starting an ant colony requires a basic understanding of ant behavior and biology.

Ants are social insects that live in colonies led by a queen. To establish a colony, one must capture a queen. Queens can be found during their nuptial flight, a brief period when they are fertilized. Once captured, the queen can be placed in a test tube where the first worker ants will appear; later, the colony can be transferred to an ant farm. An ant farm should be equipped with suitable substrate for builing of the anthill, sources of food and water, and a cover that prevents the ants from escaping.

Ant keepers must regularly feed their colonies and ensure the temperature and humidity levels remain within the desired range. Over time, the colony will grow, with the queen laying eggs and producing more workers.

Watching ants go about their daily tasks, such as foraging and caring for their young, can be fascinating. Ant keepers also enjoy observing the unique behaviors of different ant species.

Overall, ant keeping is a rewarding hobby that offers insight into the remarkable world of ants. It requires patience, dedication, and a willingness to learn about these extraordinary creatures and their complex societies.