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What Works BEST as Escape Proofing

Started By AntPhycho , Aug 27 2017 10:51 AM
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#1 Offline AntPhycho - Posted August 27 2017 - 10:51 AM

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I just wanted to know what works best as escape proofing, I know about Vaseline and baby powder but I also know that solenopsis invicta have been known to be escape artists and get through that stuff. Anyone know what works best as escape proofing that even fire ants can't get through?

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#2 Offline T.C. - Posted August 27 2017 - 10:56 AM

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#3 Offline AntsMaryland - Posted August 27 2017 - 10:59 AM

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what's a good ant barrier in high humidity? I know fluon is useless in high humidity.


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#4 Offline T.C. - Posted August 27 2017 - 11:08 AM

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what's a good ant barrier in high humidity? I know fluon is useless in high humidity.


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#5 Offline AntPhycho - Posted August 27 2017 - 11:15 AM

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Fluon.


Know any other ones? I am kinda looking for that you can find around the house type stuff.

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#6 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted August 27 2017 - 11:19 AM

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Fluon.


Know any other ones? I am kinda looking for that you can find around the house type stuff.

 

Olive oil is another option, but I'm not sure of it's efficiency with S. invicta. 


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#7 Offline Bryce - Posted August 27 2017 - 2:16 PM

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