{"id":3530,"date":"2023-07-16T16:21:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T08:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/?p=3530"},"modified":"2023-09-19T20:10:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:10:28","slug":"where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Do Ants Go In The Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Ants take shelter during the winter. As ectotherms, they rely on these shelters to stay warm and survive. These shelters include deeper underground or under heat collectors like logs and rocks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll learn more about these different shelters. We&#8217;ll also look into the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What do ants do in the winter?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do ants prepare for winter?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do ants die during the wintertime?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When do ants reemerge from their shelters?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"where do ants go in the winter\" class=\"wp-image-3533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#In_Wood\" title=\"In Wood\">In Wood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#In_Acorns\" title=\"In Acorns\">In Acorns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#In_Houses\" title=\"In Houses\">In Houses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#What_Do_Ants_Do_In_the_Winter\" title=\"What Do Ants Do In the Winter?\">What Do Ants Do In the Winter?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#Clustering\" title=\"Clustering\">Clustering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#Diapause\" title=\"Diapause\">Diapause<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#Antifreeze\" title=\"Antifreeze\">Antifreeze<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#How_Do_Ants_Prepare_for_Winter\" title=\"How Do Ants Prepare for Winter?\">How Do Ants Prepare for Winter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#Do_Ants_Die_During_the_Wintertime\" title=\"Do Ants Die During the Wintertime?\">Do Ants Die During the Wintertime?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#When_Do_Ants_Reemerge_From_Diapause_or_Their_Shelters\" title=\"When Do Ants Reemerge From Diapause or Their Shelters?\">When Do Ants Reemerge From Diapause or Their Shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#Related_Questions\" title=\"Related Questions\">Related Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#Do_All_Ants_Enter_Diapause_During_Winter\" title=\"Do All Ants Enter Diapause During Winter?\">Do All Ants Enter Diapause During Winter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#What_Happens_to_Ant_Colonies_When_the_Queen_Dies_During_Winter\" title=\"What Happens to Ant Colonies When the Queen Dies During Winter?\">What Happens to Ant Colonies When the Queen Dies During Winter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/where-do-ants-go-in-the-winter\/#Summary_Where_Do_Ants_Go_In_the_Winter\" title=\"Summary: Where Do Ants Go In the Winter?\">Summary: Where Do Ants Go In the Winter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Do_Ants_Go_In_the_Winter\"><\/span>Where Do Ants Go In the Winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ants go to a variety of places in the winter. These places are those that provide them warmth and safety from harsh conditions. They include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deeper_Underground\"><\/span>Deeper Underground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Soil-nesting ants create <strong>deeper underground nests<\/strong> during winter. These nests provide insulation and help maintain a stable temperature. They also keep out wind and prevent wind chill. Overall, they create a protected environment where they can survive the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These underground nests can be several feet deep into the soil and below the frost line. They consist of <strong>intricate tunnels and chambers which help retain body heat<\/strong>. The entrances to these nests remain closed in the winter to prevent heat from coming out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Wood\"><\/span>In Wood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, some ants can <strong>take refuge in wood like tree barks or logs<\/strong>. Like soil, wood is an insulator. This means that it retains heat and prevents the cold from coming in. They also help protect ants from predators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ants you\u2019ll likely see in wood during the winter include the carpenter ants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Acorns\"><\/span>In Acorns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, some ants take shelter in acorns during the winter. These ants are called acorn ants. They live in <strong>small ready-to-dwell cavities in empty acorns<\/strong>. They stay in these acorns during the winter despite the low survival rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Houses\"><\/span>In Houses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It won&#8217;t be surprising to see ants in houses during winter. After all, they are looking for somewhere warm, and where best than our <strong>cozy, heated houses<\/strong>. Our homes can provide them with all the food and moisture they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, ant activity decreases during winter. So if you do see them in your house, they&#8217;re likely to have formed a nest inside. These nests may be<strong> hidden in your walls and floors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Ants_Do_In_the_Winter\"><\/span>What Do Ants Do In the Winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/are-ants-cold-blooded-2-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"are ants cold-blooded\" class=\"wp-image-2226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/are-ants-cold-blooded-2-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/are-ants-cold-blooded-2-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/are-ants-cold-blooded-2-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/are-ants-cold-blooded-2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/salgir-10800086\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=6579331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">salgir<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=6579331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from taking shelter, ants also use other strategies that help them survive the cold. These strategies include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clustering\"><\/span>Clustering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clustering is a relatively simple survival strategy employed by ants. During winter, they <strong>cluster or huddle together in large groups to maintain warmth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diapause\"><\/span>Diapause<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diapause is a physiological state of dormancy or a period of suspended development. It\u2019s a<strong> biological strategy that allows ants to survive changing environmental conditions<\/strong>. It&#8217;s essentially their version of hibernation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this state, ants enter a state of slowed metabolism. They become sluggish or even completely immobile. Some ants also fall into a complete stupor when overwintering. They cease development and all activities like feeding and reproduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through diapause, ants can wait out the winter without spending too much energy. In doing so, they increase their chances of survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See this article to <a href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-hibernate\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2205\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn more about diapause<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antifreeze\"><\/span>Antifreeze<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some ants can produce antifreeze in the form of glycerol (glycerin).&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This glycerol resembles ethylene glycol that&#8217;s used for many antifreeze brands. It prevents the formation of ice and keeps ant tissues from freezing due to the cold. [<a href=\"https:\/\/content.time.com\/time\/subscriber\/article\/0,33009,892832,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/content.time.com\/time\/subscriber\/article\/0,33009,892832,00.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Ants_Prepare_for_Winter\"><\/span>How Do Ants Prepare for Winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-do-ants-find-food-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"how do ants find food\" class=\"wp-image-2119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-do-ants-find-food-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-do-ants-find-food-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-do-ants-find-food-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-do-ants-find-food.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ants_eating_fruit.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zainichi Gaikokujin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CC BY 3.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In preparation for winter,<strong> ants store and eat as much food as they can<\/strong>. They fatten up and build their energy stores which they&#8217;ll rely on as they enter a low metabolic state.&nbsp;[<a href=\"http:\/\/ant.miyakyo-u.ac.jp\/BE\/Kingdom\/5657\/5657e.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/ant.miyakyo-u.ac.jp\/BE\/Kingdom\/5657\/5657e.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will also start organizing their nests to optimize heating. Again, some ants may dig deeper underground or find other warm shelters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ants_Die_During_the_Wintertime\"><\/span>Do Ants Die During the Wintertime?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, ants can most definitely die during the wintertime. Winter is a particularly <strong>dangerous time for ants.<\/strong> Not all ants are equipped with the necessary adaptations to survive the cold. Pharoah ants, for example, <strong>suffer great mortality in winter<\/strong>. Most of their colonies die out in a month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Do_Ants_Reemerge_From_Diapause_or_Their_Shelters\"><\/span>When Do Ants Reemerge From Diapause or Their Shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ants become active as the temperature gets warmer. They typically <strong>come out of diapause or their winter shelters come springtime<\/strong>. Their activity then peaks during the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Questions\"><\/span>Related Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/do-ants-hibernate-2-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/do-ants-hibernate-2-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/do-ants-hibernate-2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/do-ants-hibernate-2-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/do-ants-hibernate-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Florida_Harvester_Ant_-_Pogonomyrmex_badius,_Lake_June-in-Winter_Scrub_State_Park,_Lake_Placid,_Florida.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Judy Gallagher<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_All_Ants_Enter_Diapause_During_Winter\"><\/span>Do All Ants Enter Diapause During Winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No, not all ants enter diapause.<\/strong> Winter habits vary among species. Some enter a period of rest while others try to remain active. There are also ants that aren\u2019t equipped for winter at all. Tropical ants have somehow found their way to the colder parts of the world usually just die in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_to_Ant_Colonies_When_the_Queen_Dies_During_Winter\"><\/span>What Happens to Ant Colonies When the Queen Dies During Winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens when the queen dies depends on the colony structure. Many ant colonies are monogynous or have only one egg-laying queen. For these colonies, <strong>the queen&#8217;s death often leads to the death of all<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are also polygynous colonies that can have two to hundreds of queens. In these colonies, queens that die are simply replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See this article to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/what-happens-when-the-queen-ant-dies\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2521\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what happens when the queen ant dies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_Where_Do_Ants_Go_In_the_Winter\"><\/span>Summary: Where Do Ants Go In the Winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize, ants go to a variety of places in winter. They can dig deeper underground, take shelter in wood or rocks, or invade houses in search of warmth. They do so because they&#8217;re cold-blooded and cannot regulate their own temperature. Instead, they have to rely on external sources to stay warm. Failure to find sources or shelters in winter can lead to fatalities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ants take shelter during the winter. As ectotherms, they rely on these shelters to stay warm and survive. These shelters include deeper underground or under heat collectors like logs and rocks. In this article, we&#8217;ll learn more about these different shelters. We&#8217;ll also look into the following: Where Do Ants Go In the Winter? 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