Leaf Cutter Ants Carpenter Ants Report a bad link Antcolony. Org is looking for news and content to keep this website fresh. Email Us Humidity Ideas and Tips Improper humidity is the leading cause of failure in captive ant colonies. Remember that humidity level requirements vary among species. Design the habitat to suit its natural environment.
Humidity is a measure of the degree of water vapor saturation in the air.
The following guidelines to the proper humidity levels for different ants. Please consult books on specific species of ant for more information. Always provide ventilation in enclosures with a high relative humidity. Do not allow solid condensation of water in the habitat. Raising Humidity 1.