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[MrLunk]

Hi all,

I want to DIY my own nests and outworlds for my Lasius Niger colony...

For ventilation I would like to drill tiny holes or cut sliths with a jigsaw for ventilation.

What size holes / width of sliths is the maximum for Lasius Niger to not let the ants thru ?

Greetz,
Peter Lunk

[Serafine]

I'd use steel mesh with a mesh width of 0.2mm (many ant shops sell this).

Like make your ventilation holes as big as you want and then just cover them with mesh.

 

Lasius niger nanitics are pretty small (around 2mm) and can get through even a tiny gap easily.

Edited by Serafine, June 18 2023 - 6:32 AM.

[ANTdrew]

If you’re using fluon, the best route is a totally open lid like this:

Almost no ants can climb upside down on properly ventilated fluon.

[MrLunk]

I'd use steel mesh with a mesh width of 0.2mm (many ant shops sell this).

Like make your ventilation holes as big as you want and then just cover them with mesh.

 

Lasius niger nanitics are pretty small (around 2mm) and can get through even a tiny gap easily.

I've drilled holes of 0.3 mm around the whole lid edge...
 

[MrLunk]

If you’re using fluon, the best route is a totally open lid like this:

Almost no ants can climb upside down on properly ventilated fluon.

Yes, I will be usin Fluon as a barrier...
Ill be taking both your advices and make the biger hole and get some gas-mesh.

Thanks for your replies people !

PL.

[Barristan]

I prefer keeping them open too, Works also perfectly with Talcum or Talcohol.