Messor Mix – Seed mix for Messor

Description

Seeds for Messor:

Thanks to an exceptional variety of seeds, this ultra-complete Messor seed mix comes as close as possible to the diversity that Granivorous Ants find in nature.

We formulated this 100% organic seed mix with the aim of providing Messor with all the nutritional richness they need to develop optimally.

Furthermore, non-organic seeds are not recommended for ants due to insecticide residues, and it is impossible to find commercially such rich mixtures.

Your choice:

Messor Mix Fine (a blend of approximately 12 seeds, averaging 2mm maximum), ideal for small colonies and Messor minor bees. The most complete mix! Ideal for established colonies capable of consuming larger seeds.

Messor Mix Large (contains large seeds in addition to the fine seed mix, ideal for maximum nutrient supply to large colonies of more than 50 or 100 workers).

Naturally contains a high quantity of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and proteins. Messor seeds are particularly well-balanced.

Composition of the "Messor Mix Fin" version, an ideal seed mix for Messor minor and small colonies:

– White quinoa
– Red quinoa
– Alfalfa
– Red clover
– Whole sesame
– Radish
– Millet
– Amaranth
– Red cabbage
– Chervil
– Turnip
– Tapioca
– Parsley

Plus, in the “Messor Mix Gros” version, specially formulated for Messor barbarus and large Messor:
– Hulled buckwheat
– Pearl barley
– Whole wheat
– Green lentils

 

Simply give your ants one or two spoonfuls of seeds to allow them to build up a store (or more, depending on the size of the colony). A seed reserve in an anthill can last for weeks or months, and one packet can replenish several stores.

You will notice that the ants will store their seeds in a generally dry area of ​​the artificial anthill. Then, they will chew some seeds for several days. Their saliva makes the seed edible.

Of course, you can offer them different types of solid food to observe their behavior, but remember that seeds remain the staple food of Messor ants. A seed-based diet is also relatively clean. You can also try freeze-dried insects, fresh or frozen for three days to eliminate potential parasites. Insects sold by professionals are generally parasite-free. They can be given live, but only if their very reasonable size doesn't pose a threat to the colony.