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Meet the odorous house ant — one of North America’s most adaptable, fast-growing, and entertaining species to keep. Tapinoma sessile is a true polygyne powerhouse, and this colony comes ready to hit the ground running with 2–5 established queens working together to drive explosive worker production.
What makes this colony special:
• True Polygyne Colony – Multiple laying queens means faster growth, stronger brood care, and impressive worker numbers in a short time
• Established & Active – Ships with 40–75 workers and a healthy brood pile, so you skip the slow founding phase entirely
• Beginner Friendly – One of the most forgiving and adaptable species available, thriving in a wide range of nest types and temperatures
• Fast Growers – With multiple queens, colonies ramp up quickly and stay active year-round
• Native North American Species – No permitting headaches; legal to ship throughout the continental U.S.
• Fascinating Behavior – Workers display impressive trail organization, cooperative brood transport, and strong colony cohesion
Whether you’re new to the hobby or expanding an existing collection, a polygyne T. sessile colony is one of the most rewarding ways to experience true ant colony dynamics — constant activity, rapid growth, and a colony that actually feels alive from day one.
States Tapinoma sessile can be shipped to: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Orders placed outside the states listed above will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% handling fee .
Meet the odorous house ant — one of North America’s most adaptable, fast-growing, and entertaining species to keep. Tapinoma sessile is a true polygyne powerhouse, and this colony comes ready to hit the ground running with 2–5 established queens working together to drive explosive worker production.
What makes this colony special:
• True Polygyne Colony – Multiple laying queens means faster growth, stronger brood care, and impressive worker numbers in a short time
• Established & Active – Ships with 40–75 workers and a healthy brood pile, so you skip the slow founding phase entirely
• Beginner Friendly – One of the most forgiving and adaptable species available, thriving in a wide range of nest types and temperatures
• Fast Growers – With multiple queens, colonies ramp up quickly and stay active year-round
• Native North American Species – No permitting headaches; legal to ship throughout the continental U.S.
• Fascinating Behavior – Workers display impressive trail organization, cooperative brood transport, and strong colony cohesion
Whether you’re new to the hobby or expanding an existing collection, a polygyne T. sessile colony is one of the most rewarding ways to experience true ant colony dynamics — constant activity, rapid growth, and a colony that actually feels alive from day one.
States Tapinoma sessile can be shipped to: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Orders placed outside the states listed above will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% handling fee .
