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Started By Jonny8040 , May 20 2022 2:43 AM

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#1 Offline Jonny8040 - Posted May 20 2022 - 2:43 AM

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Hey guys
I am wanting to try black lighting for Pheidole this year. I live on a farm and want to try it in the fields some and next to the woods so I would be away from my house. I have a black light bulb, but was trying to find a portable option like a battery powered light bar of some sort. Or even a way to use my bulb in a battery powered socket. Usually I’m pretty nifty with stuff like this but I can’t for the life of me figure it out haha.

Anyways thank you!

In Jesus,
Jonny
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In Jesus,
Jonny

#2 Offline antsinvirgina - Posted May 20 2022 - 4:48 AM

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Me and my brother bought a mosquito black light and it worked really well for finding queens and it was very bright.

 

 

lol it took me and my brother a while before we could set it up so I feel your pain.

 

have fun!


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#3 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 20 2022 - 3:15 PM

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Look up mobile power packs on Amazon. I bought one from Jackery that works really well. You can plug in multiple devices into it after you charge it.
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#4 Offline Jonny8040 - Posted May 23 2022 - 12:09 PM

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Would these work??

There’s this 2 pack for a good price:

Black Light Bar 2 Pack, 10W 1ft USB Portable UV Led Blacklight Tube for Glow Party Supplies, Halloween Decorations, Urine Detection, Body Paint, Fluorescent Poster https://www.amazon.c...H871JKGV1PJYP4K

Also, this battery powered black light flashlight is what would work best but a USB would be fine as well

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#5 Offline FloridaAnts - Posted May 23 2022 - 12:15 PM

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Hey guys
I am wanting to try black lighting for Pheidole this year. I live on a farm and want to try it in the fields some and next to the woods so I would be away from my house. I have a black light bulb, but was trying to find a portable option like a battery powered light bar of some sort. Or even a way to use my bulb in a battery powered socket. Usually I’m pretty nifty with stuff like this but I can’t for the life of me figure it out haha.
Anyways thank you!
In Jesus,
Jonny


If it’s any help to you, I have heard you get the most success black lighting for Pheidole early morning, before the sunrises.
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