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Kind of glue?

Started By Jonny8040 , Jul 30 2020 8:30 AM

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#1 Offline Jonny8040 - Posted July 30 2020 - 8:30 AM

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Hey guys,
I was wondering what kind of glue is safe for ants. I’m trying to make something that goes directly in the formicarium that requires glue. What kind does tar heel ants use?? Or would just super glue or hot glue work?? Thanks

In Jesus,
Jonny

In Jesus,
Jonny

#2 Offline RushmoreAnts - Posted July 30 2020 - 8:37 AM

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Elmer's is completely safe, and I think hot glue would be perfect. I think most glues would be safe as long as they have adequate time to dry and there are no more fumes present when the ants move in.

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Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

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Myrmica sp.

Lasius neoniger, brevicornis

#3 Offline Jonny8040 - Posted July 30 2020 - 9:00 AM

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Thank you so much!

In Jesus,
Jonny

#4 Offline rcbuggy88 - Posted July 30 2020 - 11:40 AM

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I use thin Cyanoacrylate glue which is definitely toxic when a liquid, but I haven't had any problems with it when its cured. Its just thin super glue. Hot glue is safer but less strong usually.

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