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Ants USA Fluon any good?

Started By M_Ants , Sep 11 2020 8:00 PM

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#1 Offline M_Ants - Posted September 11 2020 - 8:00 PM

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I was going to try the talcum powder alcohol barrier thing. Don't want to kill my ants. What brand or type of talcum powder/babypowder and alcohol should I use?


Edited by M_Ants, September 13 2020 - 8:53 AM.

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#2 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted September 12 2020 - 3:39 PM

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Johnson and johnson works fine. I really don't think there is a difference. I would recommend fluon if you have the money, though. It is much better and looks cleaner.


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#3 Offline M_Ants - Posted September 12 2020 - 3:42 PM

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Johnson and johnson works fine. I really don't think there is a difference. I would recommend fluon if you have the money, though. It is much better and looks cleaner.

Which fluon brand/seller do you recommend?


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#4 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 12 2020 - 4:48 PM

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#5 Offline nurbs - Posted September 12 2020 - 4:57 PM

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Use fluon.


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#6 Offline M_Ants - Posted September 12 2020 - 5:01 PM

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Yep. Not going to bother with talcum powder getting fluon.


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#7 Offline M_Ants - Posted September 12 2020 - 5:07 PM

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Is there cheaper fluon then byFormica? On amazon it's 30 bucks. Bit pricey for me but I'll get it if I need to.


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#8 Offline M_Ants - Posted September 13 2020 - 8:26 AM

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Does anyone know if Ant World USA's fluon is good?


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#9 Offline to_be_announced - Posted September 16 2020 - 12:52 PM

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Does anyone know if Ant World USA's fluon is good?

 

I bought some and haven't had any issues with it.  Priced good and you get a good amount too.


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#10 Offline M_Ants - Posted September 16 2020 - 12:53 PM

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Ok thanks.


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#11 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted September 16 2020 - 6:11 PM

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Tarheelants fluon is ok, although i am going to try byformica.


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#12 Offline M_Ants - Posted September 16 2020 - 6:48 PM

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Got my fluon today. Works good so far on my Veros.


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