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How to Raise Ants - Exam
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  • 1. What is the first thing you need to start an ant colony?
A) A worker ant
B) A queen ant
C) A large nest
D) Ant larvae
  • 2. What is the typical food source for a newly caught queen ant?
A) Her wing muscles
B) Ant jelly
C) Sugar water
D) Insects
  • 3. What type of enclosure is generally recommended for a starting ant colony?
A) Large ant farm
B) Test tube setup
C) Aquarium
D) Wooden box
  • 4. Why is it important to provide a water source for ants?
A) To regulate temperature
B) To clean their nest
C) To build tunnels
D) To prevent dehydration
  • 5. What is a good protein source for an established ant colony?
A) Honey
B) Insects
C) Seeds
D) Fruits
  • 6. What is a good carbohydrate source for an established ant colony?
A) Honey
B) Sand
C) Insects
D) Rocks
  • 7. How often should you feed an established ant colony?
A) Only when they ask
B) Once a month
C) Every day
D) 2-3 times per week
  • 8. What is the ideal temperature range for most ant species?
A) 110-120°F (43-49°C)
B) 90-100°F (32-38°C)
C) 30-40°F (-1-4°C)
D) 70-80°F (21-27°C)
  • 9. What is the purpose of hibernation (diapause) for ants?
A) To hunt for food
B) To survive cold temperatures
C) To lay eggs
D) To molt
  • 10. What temperature is suitable for ant hibernation?
A) 0-10°F (-18--12°C)
B) 70-80°F (21-27°C)
C) 40-50°F (4-10°C)
D) 90-100°F (32-38°C)
  • 11. What is a common nesting material for ants in captivity?
A) Metal
B) Glass
C) Soil
D) Plastic
  • 12. Why is ventilation important in an ant farm?
A) To make it easier to see the ants
B) To prevent mold growth
C) To prevent the ants from escaping
D) To keep the ants warm
  • 13. What is the role of worker ants in the colony?
A) Laying eggs
B) Defending the colony from themselves
C) Foraging and caring for the brood
D) Mating with the queen
  • 14. What is the role of the queen ant?
A) Building the nest
B) Laying eggs
C) Foraging for food
D) Defending the colony
  • 15. What is brood?
A) The ant nest
B) The queen ant
C) Ant larvae and pupae
D) Worker ants
  • 16. What does it mean if ants are constantly trying to escape?
A) Their environment is unsuitable
B) They are simply exercising
C) They are looking for a new queen
D) They are happy and exploring
  • 17. What is a common pest that can infest an ant colony?
A) Bees
B) Butterflies
C) Mites
D) Ladybugs
  • 18. How can you prevent mites from infesting your ant colony?
A) Overfeeding the ants
B) Introducing wild ants
C) Keeping the colony too humid
D) Regular cleaning and proper ventilation
  • 19. What is an outworld?
A) The hibernation area
B) A container for water
C) The queen's chamber
D) A foraging area outside the nest
  • 20. Why is it important to research your ant species?
A) Because all ants have the same needs
B) To provide appropriate care
C) To show off to friends
D) To make them do tricks
  • 21. What should you do if you find mold in your ant colony?
A) Spray it with insecticide
B) Clean the affected area thoroughly
C) Introduce more ants
D) Ignore it
  • 22. What is a nuptial flight?
A) When worker ants go foraging.
B) When ants are hibernating.
C) When the ants move to a new nest.
D) When new queens and males leave the nest to mate.
  • 23. How can you slow down the growth of an ant colony?
A) Provide more nesting space
B) Increase the temperature
C) Reduce food and water supply
D) Give them more protein
  • 24. What is a formicarium?
A) An artificial ant nest
B) A type of ant
C) A water source
D) A type of ant food
  • 25. How should you introduce new ants to an existing colony?
A) Just put them in the nest
B) Give them a shared food source first
C) Slowly introduce them over several weeks
D) You generally shouldn't, it's very difficult
  • 26. What is the pupal stage of an ant?
A) The stage before adulthood, similar to a chrysalis
B) The adult stage
C) The larval stage
D) The egg stage
  • 27. Why should you avoid using pesticides near your ant colony?
A) Pesticides make ants stronger
B) Pesticides attract ants
C) They are harmful to ants
D) Pesticides are too expensive
  • 28. What is a good way to identify an ant species?
A) Asking your neighbor
B) Making up a name
C) Guessing based on color
D) Using a species identification guide
  • 29. What type of substrate should be used for an ant species that likes to dig?
A) Pure sand
B) Clay
C) Sandy soil
D) Gravel
  • 30. How do you prevent escape when connecting a new nest to an existing one using tubing?
A) Leave a small gap for ventilation.
B) Connect them permanently with glue.
C) Use fluon or vaseline on the tubing.
D) Just tape it together.
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