5(b)(1). Observe an ant colony in a formicarium (ant farm)

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Find the queen and worker ants. Explain to your counselor the different chambers found within an ant colony.

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Insect Study Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 5(b)(1)