Liquid climbing chalk as a ant barrier?

Show us your formicariums and ant setup, ask formicarium-related questions, or share your experiences with building an ant home. Here you will also find formicarium requirements for specific ant species.

Moderator: ooper01

Post Reply
jnymnz
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat May 15, 2021 10:44 am
Location: California

Liquid climbing chalk as a ant barrier?

Post: # 77638Post jnymnz
Sat May 15, 2021 10:52 am

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has used liquid climbing chalk as a barrier on the top of their setups, to keep the ants from climbing out. I know it is common to use mixed alcohol and baby powder as a barrier. As far as I can tell the liquid climbing chalk would be basically as effective and safe as the alcohol+baby powder mixture, but is just easier because it's already mixed and in a tube. Just curious if anyone has tried this. Thanks! and here's a link to an example of liquid climbing chalk: https://www.amazon.com/Friction-Labs-Secret-Stuff-Liquid/dp/B086N32WT4

User avatar
AM1C39
Posts: 1012
Joined: Wed Jul 29, 2020 12:17 pm
Location: Canada, ON
Contact:

Re: Liquid climbing chalk as a ant barrier?

Post: # 77639Post AM1C39
Sat May 15, 2021 11:35 am

Not sure if that would work but you could test it if you want, I would suggest using FLUON.
My current colonies:
-Miniature Military(formica neogagates)
-Black Hearts(crematogaster cerasi)
In search of new camponotus colony
[Have a look at antmaps.org]

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests