How to Catch a Lasius Niger Queen?

Since Lasius niger likes nesting under stones it is a good idea to gently flip rocks to see if there is a queen in sight for you to capture. Tip! The black garden ant likes heat. So, during warm days when the sun is up: try flipping stones to find the queen enjoying the warm upper floors of the nest!

Where can I find lasius Niger?

Lasius niger is found throughout Europe and parts of North America and Asia (2). It is the Lasius species that settles furthest north, all the way to the northern parts of Finland. It has been found from California to Japan, and from North Africa to Finland.

How long does it take for a lasius Niger queen to lay eggs?

Generally, a queen will begin to lay eggs immediately after the construction of the chamber, and the eggs will hatch after 8–10 weeks. Until the eggs hatch and the larvae grow to maturity, a Lasius niger queen will not eat, relying on the protein of her wing muscles to be broken down and digested.