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Started By drtrmiller , May 15 2015 11:34 AM

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#41 Offline Crystals - Posted October 29 2015 - 8:32 AM

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I never looked into this, so I had no idea if you had considered it or if it were possibly to use glass syringes and just heat them for sterilizing (and I am also not sure what heating may do to this paste).

 

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#42 Offline Subverted - Posted October 29 2015 - 11:49 AM

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If you get containers that can withstand being pressure cooked you can very easily sterilize things that way. Maybe small glass jars?

 

Edit: I'm pretty sure Blue is agar based with whey and egg proteins...I think that can withstand heat fairly well. I know I have pressure cooked agar before. The dye may not be so stable...


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#43 Offline Tspivey16 - Posted November 14 2015 - 8:25 AM

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A sea of byFormica blue 100 larvae:

 

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#44 Offline drtrmiller - Posted November 14 2015 - 8:27 AM

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Haha.  Yeah, I know Solenopsis do well with it.  Thanks for sharing.




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#45 Offline drtrmiller - Posted January 17 2016 - 1:11 AM

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The experiment is over.

 

 

I'd like to thank everyone who participated in testing and using Formula Blue 100 over the past 2 years. It's now time to take the data obtained from all your feedback and make something that makes antkeeping even easier.

 

I know many of you continue to enjoy the convenience of Blue 100, and so I have retained some product that will be reserved for existing customers on request.


Edited by drtrmiller, July 9 2016 - 10:47 AM.



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#46 Offline Foogoo - Posted September 26 2016 - 10:08 PM

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Is Blue coming back?

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#47 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted April 24 2017 - 9:54 AM

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Yeah, will this be available again?

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#48 Offline drtrmiller - Posted April 24 2017 - 10:03 AM

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"Formula Blue 100" has been permanently discontinued.

A new "Blue" product is in development that uses protein derived entirely from fresh insects.

Until then, please feed your ants insects and Sunburst Ant Nectar.
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byFormica® is the manufacturer of the iconic nectar feeders and Sunburst Ant Nectar.
byFormica ant products always deliver consistent performance, convenience,
and reliability, making them among the most beloved ant foods and kit enjoyed by
ant keeping enthusiasts worldwide. For more information, visit www.byFormica.com.
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