{"title":"New Hampshire","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Hampshire's White Mountains, granite hills, and dense northern hardwood forests harbor cold-weather specialists like \u003cem\u003eFormica neogagates\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMyrmica rubra\u003c\/em\u003e (European Fire Ant), and \u003cem\u003eCamponotus herculeanus\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanantstore.com\/collections\/carpenter-ants\"\u003ecarpenter ant\u003c\/a\u003e). The state's short, warm summers and long winters mean New Hampshire ants follow tight seasonal activity windows that make colony development a study. American Ant Store ships live, well-packaged ant colonies to New Hampshire hobbyists ready to explore the hobby. All orders are backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanantstore.com\/pages\/ant-guard\"\u003e5-day live arrival guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e. View our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanantstore.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-carpenter-ant-camponotus-pennsylvanicus","title":"Black Carpenter Ant (Camponotus pennsylvanicus)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"MW5IWV\" data-motion-part=\"BG_LAYER\" data-hook=\"bgLayers\" id=\"bgLayers_comp-kxrxckz91\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eCamponotus pennsylvanicus (Black Carpenter Ant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eCamponotus pennsylvanicus\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the Black Carpenter Ant, is one of the largest and most iconic ant species found throughout the eastern United States. Renowned for their glossy jet-black coloration, impressive worker size range, and highly structured colony behavior, \u003cem data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eC. pennsylvanicus\u003c\/em\u003e has long been a favorite among ant keepers, educators, and researchers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eThis species is calm, hardy, and exceptionally long-lived. Colonies grow slowly at first—typical for Camponotus—but once established, they develop into large, organized societies with clear caste differentiation. Their large major workers and powerful mandibles make them fascinating to observe, while their consistent foraging patterns provide excellent visibility for display formicariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eIn nature, \u003cem data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eC. pennsylvanicus\u003c\/em\u003e nests in decaying logs, hollow trees, and wooden debris across temperate forests. In captivity, they thrive when keepers provide moderate humidity, gentle warmth, and a proper seasonal cycle including winter diapause. With patience and consistent care, this species becomes one of the most rewarding and educational carpenter ants to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eSpecies Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eA large, glossy black carpenter ant native to eastern hardwood forests. Known for calm colonies, long lifespans, and impressive caste structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eOffer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003ebyFormica Ant Nectar\u003c\/strong\u003e, sugar solutions, and protein from insects such as crickets, mealworms, roaches, or fruit flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eMaintain \u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e74–82°F\u003c\/strong\u003e during the active season. Cooler temperatures are recommended during winter rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eNest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eIdeal in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003ewood-based nests, acrylic setups, or formicaria\u003c\/strong\u003e with moderate humidity and naturalistic outworlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eDiapause:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eYes,\u003cstrong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eessential\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-term colony health. 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