Nuptial flights
When and where to catch a queen ant in Alaska
Few ants fly in Alaska and our range data does not list a reliable species to catch there. Check with a local extension office or an Alaska ant keeper before you plan on a queen.
How to use this table
Months are approximate. Flights follow warm, humid weather, often after rain, and shift from year to year and across the state. For the weather signs and what to do with a queen, read how to catch a queen.
A queen starts best in a test tube. The Scout takes a 16 mm tube as it is, and the Founder is the next room. See Start here for the order.
Want to see what flies this month? Use the live flight finder.
Before you catch
American Ant makes housing equipment only: nests, outworlds and parts. We do not sell or ship live ants. Check your state and local rules before catching or keeping any ant. Some species, such as imported fire ants, are regulated.
Questions about Alaska
- What is the easiest beginner queen ant to catch in Alaska?
- Our range data does not list a beginner species for Alaska.
- When do queen ants fly in Alaska?
- We have no reliable flight data for Alaska.
- Does American Ant sell queens or colonies?
- No. American Ant makes nests, outworlds and parts only. We do not sell live ants.