This guide was compiled and written by Hugmaster of the 'Canadian Ant-Keepers' discord server, which can be found here. https://discord.gg/tDP8qQgRzq  This guide has been posted with the permission of the authors. The original article may be found here. I have also made some edits based on my own observations  Caresheet – Pogonomyrmex Occidentalis (Western Harvester Ant) Pogonomyrmex Occidentalis is a species of ant that is almost never found outside of clearings and, despite its reputation as a ‘desert’ ant, never in completely arid habitat. But it can nest in ma ..read more

This guide was compiled and written by cheetolord02 and Kylori of the 'Ants and Antkeeping' discord server, which can be found here. https://discord.gg/YbZGvtR3  This guide has been posted with the permission of the authors. The original article may be found here. I have also made some edits based on my own observations  Caresheet - Lasius neoniger Lasius neoniger are quite cute little ants. They love their honey and always seem to be happy. Easily recognizable by their orange/brown-ish body these ants dominate brick walkways up north. Taxonomy Family: Formicidae Subfamily ..read more

This guide was compiled and written by Daniel Cantin of the 'Ants and Antkeeping' discord server, which can be found here. https://discord.gg/YbZGvtR3  This guide has been posted with the permission of the authors. The original article may be found here. I have also made some edits based on my own observations  Caresheet - Myrmica rubra Likely brought over during Canada’s colonisation and discovery in the 1800’s, the infamous European fire ants have been ruling north american lawns ever since. A widely distributed, common European species of ants that are known for their vo ..read more

This guide was compiled and written by Daniel Cantin of the 'Ants and Antkeeping' discord server, which can be found here. https://discord.gg/YbZGvtR3  This guide has been posted with the permission of the authors. The original article may be found here. I have also made some edits based on my own observations  Care sheet - Formica pallidefulva Formica pallidefulva are very wide spread ants. They thrive in both warm and cold environments. Ranging from Southern Florida to Northern Canada, these ants thrive in nearly every climate. Their colour also changes based on their are ..read more

This guide was compiled and written by Daniel Cantin of the 'Ants and Antkeeping' discord server, which can be found here. https://discord.gg/YbZGvtR3  This guide has been posted with the permission of the authors. The original article may be found here. I have also made some edits based on my own observations  Caresheet - Crematogaster cerasi Likely originating from Eastern Canada and the United states, these little black ants are easily recognizable by their heart shaped gaster. These ants are very widespread and are deemed present in every state except 5: Washington, Ore ..read more

This guide was compiled and written by Daniel Cantin of the 'Ants and Antkeeping' discord server, which can be found here. https://discord.gg/YbZGvtR3  This guide has been posted with the permission of the authors. The original article may be found here. I have also made some edits based on my own observations  Caresheet - Camponotus pennsylvanicus Camponotus pennsylvanicus (also known black carpenter ants) are notorious house pests. People fear and hate them because of their reputation for nesting in walls. Although these ants are called carpenter ants, they much rather ne ..read more

This guide was compiled and written by Daniel Cantin of the 'Ants and Antkeeping' discord server, which can be found here. https://discord.gg/YbZGvtR3  This guide has been posted with the permission of the authors. The original article may be found here. I have also made some edits based on my own observations  Caresheet - Camponotus novaeboracensis The Red Carpenter Ants are easily recognizable by their vibrant red thorax. Likely originating from Canada, these ants spread downwards towards the United States and have become extremely common in the north-western states. Thes ..read more

This guide was compiled and written by Daniel Cantin of the 'Ants and Antkeeping' discord server, which can be found here. https://discord.gg/YbZGvtR3  This guide has been posted with the permission of the authors. The original article may be found here. I have also made some edits based on my own observations  Caresheet - Aphaenogaster picea The "black funnel ants" are infamous for building their large funnel-like ant hills. The black, super aggressive ants likely originate from Canada (Ontario and Quebec) and the North Eastern United States. Due to the lack of a social st ..read more

This guide was compiled and written by Hugmaster of the 'Canadian Ant-Keepers' discord server, which can be found here. https://discord.gg/tDP8qQgRzq  This guide has been posted with the permission of the authors. The original article may be found here. I have also made some edits based on my own observations  Caresheet – Ponera Pensylvanica Ponera pennsylvanica is a species of ant that is usually found in mesic forests in the Eastern United States. The species' nests are usually found under rotting logs, in rotting stumps or logs, in acorns, in soi ..read more

This guide was compiled and written by Daniel Cantin of the 'Ants and Antkeeping' discord server, which can be found here. https://discord.gg/YbZGvtR3  This guide has been posted with the permission of the authors. The original article may be found here. I have also made some edits based on my own observations  caresheets/solenopsis_molesta - antkeeping (reddit.com) Caresheet - Solenopsis molesta Solenopsis molesta, also called as Northern Thief ants are known for ruining picnics. Their very small size makes them hard to locate but once you feel their unpleasant sting you’l ..read more