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How to Reapply Fluon?

Started By Cephalotus , Sep 25 2020 6:48 PM

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#1 Offline Cephalotus - Posted September 25 2020 - 6:48 PM

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In a formicariums where the outworld is connected to the nest, how do you reapply an alcohol/fluon mixture without gassing the ants in the outworld?

Many thanks in advance.

#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 25 2020 - 6:51 PM

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Fluon does not give off harmful gasses. I use the pre-mixed byFormica fluon, though. I’ve never heard of mixing it with alcohol. Water seems like a better solvent.

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#3 Offline Cephalotus - Posted September 25 2020 - 7:06 PM

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It seems that I was confused. I was under the impression that fluon was a powder in its pure form and that it was typically mixed with alcohol and then applied with a brush. Guess I was wrong.

#4 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted September 26 2020 - 7:18 AM

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It seems that I was confused. I was under the impression that fluon was a powder in its pure form and that it was typically mixed with alcohol and then applied with a brush. Guess I was wrong.

that is talcom powder, or baby powder. all you need to do is wash it off with a damp cloth.

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