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Ant Barriers for Camponotus

Started By invicta , Jun 4 2020 10:39 AM

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#1 Offline invicta - Posted June 4 2020 - 10:39 AM

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Has anyone had luck with using the baby powder and rubbing alcohol mix barrier for camponotus species?

#2 Offline Nogbert - Posted June 4 2020 - 1:13 PM

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I'm fairly sure that it works with any species.


#3 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted June 4 2020 - 8:12 PM

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I just use baby powder. It keeps queens down really well. Never experimented with rubbing alcohol before.

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#4 Offline Nogbert - Posted June 4 2020 - 8:20 PM

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The rubbing alcohol allows you to paint it on. The alcohol will evaporate away soon after applying
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#5 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted June 5 2020 - 7:25 AM

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Ok. I will try that in the future.

Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. -Proverbs 6: 6-8

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#6 Offline Canadant - Posted June 6 2020 - 7:50 AM

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I use tap around the top of the outworld with some overlap. I then use a tiny bit of olive oil underneath. Never had a problem.
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