00:00Catching ants directly from their mound may sound simple,
00:03but it actually requires patience, understanding,
00:06and a little knowledge of how ants behave inside their colony.
00:10Ant mounds are not just piles of soil.
00:12They are complex underground cities where thousands of ants live and work together,
00:17before attempting to catch ants.
00:19It is important to know that ants are highly organised insects.
00:23Each ant inside the mound has a specific role,
00:25such as workers, soldiers, or in some seasons, winged ants.
00:30Understanding this structure helps you.
00:32Catch ants safely without.
00:34Destroying the mound or harming yourself.
00:37The first step in catching ants from their mound is choosing the right time.
00:41Early morning or late afternoon is the best time because ants are.
00:46Most active then, but less.
00:48Aggressive then during peak daytime heat.
00:50During these hours, worker ants are often seen moving in and out of the mound,
00:54making them easier to collect.
00:56Avoid disturbing the mound during extreme heat or heavy rain,
01:01as ants may retreat deeper underground or become overly defensive.
01:05Once you have selected the right time, the next step is to prepare simple tools.
01:10You do not need anything complicated.
01:12A small soft brush, a spoon, tweezers,
01:15a container with small air holes,
01:17and gloves are usually enough.
01:19Wearing gloves is important because some ants,
01:22such as fire ants,
01:24can bite or sting when they feel threatened.
01:26A transparent container allows you to observe the ants clearly after catching them.
01:31Approach the mound slowly and calmly.
01:33Sudden movements
01:34can alarm the ants and cause,
01:37them to rush back inside or attack in large numbers,
01:40instead of digging directly into the mound.
01:42Gently tap the surface or remove a small amount of loose soil from the top.
01:47This action usually brings worker ants to the surface to investigate the disturbance.
01:52These workers are the easiest ants to catch and are commonly used for observation.
01:56Study, or educational purposes.
01:59To catch the ants,
02:00gently guide them into your container using the soft brush or spoon.
02:04Avoid crushing them, as this can release alarm.
02:08Pheromones that attract more aggressive.
02:10Ants from inside the mound.
02:12If you are using tweezers,
02:14handle the ants carefully by holding them lightly.
02:16Once inside the container.
02:18Close the lid securely,
02:20but make sure there are small air holes for ventilation.
02:23If your goal is to catch a specific type of ant,
02:25such as a soldier ant or a winged ant,
02:28patience becomes even more important.
02:31Soldier ants often appear when the mound feels threatened.
02:34So light,
02:35repeated disturbances may bring them out.
02:37Winged ants usually appear during mating seasons,
02:40especially after rain.
02:42Observing the mound from a distance before attempting.
02:45To catch them can help you identify.
02:48The right moment.
02:49It is important to avoid digging deep into the mound.
02:52Deep digging can collapse tunnels,
02:54kill ants,
02:55and destroy the colony structure.
02:57Responsible catching.
02:59Means taking only a few ants and
03:01leaving the mound mostly intact.
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