Reddit reviews byFormica Fluon Plus PTFE Escape Prevention Coating - Set of 3 Bottles
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Includes two (2), felt-tip markers for even coverage of container side walls, and one (1) wand-style applicator bottle for corners and hard-to-reach areas. Three (3) bottles, total.Draw nearly invisible lines on plastics, glass, and metals that insects can not crossIntegrated felt-tip applies more smoothly compared to traditional applicatorsReady to use. No mixing, measuring, or pre-diluting before useContents cover appx. 1,100 linear feet @ 4 inch width. Turn bottles every 2 weeks to gently agitate contents and extend shelf life of unused product.
So.. lots of questions. Firstly, not so relevant now but if you're out of room, but if you want to get your ants fresh water, and a clean tube, you can set up a new test tube for them and then tape the two together. From there you cover the new tube, so it's dark, and expose the old tube to heat and light. Then, you wait for the colony to migrate, they'll move all the eggs, and then remove the old tube from the setup. If you currently have 20+ ants, I'd say it's time you moved them into thier first nest. I'm not sure what your intentions are, but you can buy legit nest formicarium with tubing and outworlds. Id recommend tar heal ants https://tarheelants.com or ants Canada http://www.antscanada.com It's always best to leave the nest portion covered, so your colony doesn't become accustomed to nesting in the light. You do this so it's easier to move the colony with light/heat. Often you'll have to move your colony due to mold or simply to give them more room. A good commercial nest will always have a lid to cover the nesting area. If you're not going with a commercial setup, then you can get yourself some simple containers, and then fill them with test tube setups. The ants will use the setups as nests, and the rest of the container would be the outworld. If you choose to go with this route, or any setup with an outworld really, you need an ant "barrier" to keep your ants contained. Petroleum jelly is often used and though a little messy, is a good cheap and available option. For something a little cleaner you can use Fluon. https://www.amazon.com/Fluon-Insect-Slip-Barrier-pack/dp/B00UJLH12A These methods are also best coupled with some sort of lid, especially If there are pets or small children in the house, just be sure you have some sort of airflow into the outworld, I'd the air is stagnant the ants will treat it like a nest and not "outside". Also, check out Antscanada.com youtube page, it is packed full of tutorials and just nerdy ant stuff. https://m.youtube.com/user/AntsCanada?
Hope this helps, and good luck.
I highly recommend buying and using fluon (insect-a-slip) as a barrier. It is non-toxic, very slippery when properly applied, and also very easy to apply. Here is a link for pre diluted fluon in applicator devices.