Learning The Most Common Beginner Mistakes November 28, 2025 / November 28, 2025 by Cindy When a queen ant dies or a colony collapses, it can be very disappointing. While a few queens fail naturally, most early colony failures happen because something in the setup caused stress, usually without the keeper realizing it. This guide explains the most common beginner mistakes that new ant keepers make and how to prevent […] Read more »
Learning Ant Care Basics: Essential Tips for Healthy Colonies January 23, 2025 / January 23, 2025 by Cindy Embarking on the journey of ant-keeping is both fascinating and rewarding. Whether you’ve acquired your first ants from AntGear or captured a queen during her nuptial flight, understanding ant care basics is essential. This guide provides an overview to help you get started. Understanding Ant Diversity Ant species exhibit a vast range of behaviors and […] Read more »
Learning Moving Ants Into a New Test Tube Setup January 22, 2025 / December 9, 2025 by Cindy At Ant Gear, we provide ants in clean test tube setups to ensure they arrive in the perfect environment for the queen and her colony. Although the ants will be fine in their test tube for some time, there may come a time when it needs replacing. This guide will show you when to replace […] Read more »