What's the best way to clean ant equipment?

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FlameofOsiris

What's the best way to clean ant equipment?

Post: # 24361Post FlameofOsiris
Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:04 am

Sadly, last march I tried to keep an ant colony. (GAN project) but I think it died during hibernation. However, I'm ready to try again! I believe that I have an Omninest small. (I'm on vacation in another country rn) and I plan to start as soon as I get back. I need to find a way to clean the omninest and test tubes.

I'd appreciate any advice anyone has!

EDIT: I think they died because mold was growing in the setup and they refused to move out. I posted another thread asking how to move ants out quickly.

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Re: What's the best way to clean ant equipment?

Post: # 24376Post CreeperUniverse
Tue Jul 11, 2017 6:27 am

I think just try to rinse out the parts you can take apart with some water and maybe a bit of soap. Just try to make sure you rinse out the soap very well. Don't use antibacterial, it's useless.
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FlameofOsiris

Re: What's the best way to clean ant equipment?

Post: # 24440Post FlameofOsiris
Tue Jul 11, 2017 11:57 pm

Alright, I will try your advice as soon as I get back from Europe!

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