talc, vaseline- no problem for my formicas!
they can walk on anything so are hard to contain.
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Vaseline works as a deterrent only with my Formica's. As long as I do not excite them too much they tend to stay of the vaseline. My older colonies (summer 2000) are quite used to disturbances and are...
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There seems to be nothing else tho..Id really like if there was a more foolproof way of antproofing!Im currently setting up a tank for ants with a fixed light and its so difficult to lid it perfectly...
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What about a piece of pexy glass? You can find that at home depot, just have to make it the right fit.
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Vendayn: What is a plexy glass? Do you have a picture of it?"An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox." --Mexican Proverb /\___/\ / /\ /\ \ Ant (aka AntDude), Your Host & Fearless Overlord|...
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I think plexy glass is just like a clear sheet of plastic. It can be a little tricky to cut though. Most saws melt threw rather than cut completely. You'll have to go over it twice and then kick it to...
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I've kept all my terrarium ants in successfully, including the Formica, with a line of corn, canola or similar vegetable oil applied sparingly along the rims of their homes. They hate getting it on...
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Hello, this should help. I to have my colonies housed in fish tanks. I do not use a lid, I use Fluon. This is better then anything. It does not come off with water. You only need one application and...
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