How does the screen attach?

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AntFarm
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How does the screen attach?

Post: # 11205Post AntFarm
Fri Sep 16, 2016 7:06 pm

Hey AC,

How does the screen attach to the hybrid nest? I was wondering if there would be a gap for ants to get into (smaller species) or if its in the plastic... any info or pictures would be greatly appreciated :)

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Re: How does the screen attach?

Post: # 11231Post idahoantgirl
Sat Sep 17, 2016 11:45 am

AntFarm wrote:Hey AC,

How does the screen attach to the hybrid nest? I was wondering if there would be a gap for ants to get into (smaller species) or if its in the plastic... any info or pictures would be greatly appreciated :)
I have a hybrid nest. It looks like its VERY strongly glued on. The mesh is so small that I don't even think that an ant egg would fall in. there would definitely be absolutely no way that a worker could get through, no matter how small it is.
Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.

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Re: How does the screen attach?

Post: # 11962Post ooper01
Sat Sep 24, 2016 12:31 pm

AntFarm wrote:Hey AC,

How does the screen attach to the hybrid nest? I was wondering if there would be a gap for ants to get into (smaller species) or if its in the plastic... any info or pictures would be greatly appreciated :)
Clear silicon is used to attach the mesh to the hybrid nest. It is pushed into the weave of the mesh to create a strong, water-tight bond.
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