.. dfhack-tool::
:summary: Manipulate vermin colonies and hives.
:tags: fort armok map
colonies- List all vermin colonies on the map.
colonies place [<type>]- Place a colony under the cursor.
colonies convert [<type>]- Convert all existing colonies to the specified type.
The place and convert subcommands create or convert to honey bees by
default.
colonies place- Place a honey bee colony.
colonies place ANT- Place an ant hive.
colonies convert TERMITE- End your beekeeping industry by converting all colonies to termite mounds.