65 replies to this topic

[Runner12]

It's not that I don't like sunburst, I use it regularly with my carpenters but they also loved formula blue and while my harvesters will take blue, they've never shown any interest in sunburst, and my carpenters aren't as enthusiastic about insects as they were the blue

Edited by Runner12, May 15 2016 - 12:45 PM.

[XZero38]

What products are you looking to bring back, as all that's really on your amazon is the ant nectar (which i have more then enough of) and the liquid feeders (which i also have more then enough of).

[drtrmiller]

I'd like to bring back Blue 100 and rename it "Pogonomyrmex Blue," since I've always heard good things about it and harvester ants.  I'd either like to package the dry powder in "stick packs," which is an industrial packaging process, or package a shelf-stable gel in small blister packs with a number of cubes per pack.

 

Unfortunately, I will need outside investment to complete either process, since I can't bear the risk of the full cost of an industrial-scale run, considering my cash on hand.

 

New products I'd like to introduce are the Bug Boxes and Stakes, Dew Drops, and other small accessories and perhaps even a small formicarium I haven't disclosed yet.

Edited by drtrmiller, July 7 2016 - 9:22 AM.

[XZero38]

I would like to try and get some of the blue 100 when it becomes available again.

[Mdrogun]

My gripe with Sunburst is that it seems to watered down. If I feed my carpenter colony sunburst the next day they need more carbohydrates and their gasters aren't swollen at all. However, If I feed my colony pure honey their gasters stay swollen for days at the very least. Could you sell a more refined version of sunburst?

Edited by Mdrogun, July 7 2016 - 1:08 PM.

[drtrmiller]

My gripe with Sunburst is that it seems to [sic] watered down. Could you sell a more refined version of sunburst?

 

Sunburst is over 50% sugar, by weight, with a density at about 1.17 g/cc, whereas honey is about 85% sugar, and has a density around 1.42 g/cc.

 

Sunburst provides carbohydrates, water, salts and trace minerals in a formula designed for maximum receptivity.  Altering the proportion of ingredients would absolutely negatively affect receptivity, leading to unpredictable feeding responses.  Further, users who feed a concentrated sugar solution like honey to their ants, without a supplemental water source, run a greater risk of the ants suffering from dehydration.

 

Sunburst provides users the optimal solution of ingredients to ensure a predictable and repeatable feeding response in ants from day to day.  It is recommended to feed as much as your ants can consume within a few hours (after which, the liquid should be removed), every 2-3 days, for best results.

Edited by drtrmiller, July 7 2016 - 1:38 PM.

[BrittonLS]

I saw the Dew Drop concept on Gamergate, I'm really looking forward to that if only because it sounds really cool!

[agold2009]

Hi where are your products I just see food on your Amazon store

[drtrmiller]

August, 2016 Update:

 

Current byFormica antkeeping accessories, which include the June 2016 version of Galileo liquid feeders, Sunburst Ant Nectar, and the July 2016 version of Fluon escape prevention markers, are available again with Amazon Prime shipping to all US and EU customers.

 

EU customers, please purchase from the Amazon.co.uk site for now.  Updated product pages will be translated to German, French, Spanish, and Italian, with products available from the respective local Amazon stores, in the coming days.

 

See links in the signature below, and enjoy fast shipping from Amazon fulfillment centers worldwide.

 

To be announced later:

• Local shipping for Canadian customers
• New formicarium series
• New accessories
• More

[Saftron]

When you release Blue 100, please let me know at antoniorekt77@yahoo.com because I ran out of my free sample and my ants seemed to do great with it. Whenever I put it in with like an apple or a mealworm they immediatly go after the Blue 100 cube. Thanks!

[drtrmiller]

drtrmiller, I noticed that your website isn't linked to your domain, and it directs to amazon. Did you discontinue selling grotubes, formicariums, etc? All that's listed on your amazon is ant food.

 
The GroTube has been discontinued for a few months, as I am working on other projects, including, but not limited to inventory increase, product localization in 5 languages with local fulfillment to 1.3 billion customers across 30 countries, a new website, new YouTube channel, and additional accessory items.

[Goldsystem]

1.3 billion!

[drtrmiller]

I just wanted to announce that byFormica antkeeping accessories are now available through the respective Amazon sites serving France, Spain, and Italy.  I'm still hoping to serve Canada and Mexico locally, as well as provide Dutch translation for Amazon.de in the near future.

 

As a reminder, all Amazon EU sites serve all EU/UK customers, so feel free to shop on whichever site works best for you.

 

For now, all product labels and instructions are in English only.  Only the web product pages are being translated at this time.  Visit the byFormica shop closest to your country by clicking any of the links in my signature, below.

 

New byFormica accessories, including a new formicarium, will be coming very soon, so stay tuned.

[Goldsystem]

Can't wait for the new formicarium

[drtrmiller]

byFormica Sunburst Ant Nectar, a shelf-stable, high-receptivity sucrose solution, now available in 64 oz, lab-approved jugs with industrial dispenser pumps & more. Available on Amazon with free shipping.
 
Free samples & education pricing available for university labs and students:
 
Contact us at edu@byformica.com from your .edu email address for more information.
 

[drtrmiller]

Sunburst Ant Nectar is getting a new look. The change comes in response to user feedback that the old labels smudged when wet.  Products with the new label design are GHS certified, waterproof, and resistant to chemicals, abrasion, UV, and tearing.

 

Here is a before and after photo:


 

Edited by drtrmiller, December 15 2016 - 12:31 AM.

[Serafine]

When will the EU depot be restocked?

[T.C.]

Oooh, the new bottle is even fancier. Looks good.

[drtrmiller]

NA

Edited by drtrmiller, March 11 2017 - 3:09 PM.

[drtrmiller]

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Edited by drtrmiller, March 11 2017 - 10:19 PM.