DIY ant barrier

[TBreton]

Hi there, I'm new to antkeeping.
I've started to make an outworld for my colony ant was wondering how to make the ant barrier.
What do you guys recommend I use?
I hear a lot of people using baby powder and 70% rubbing alcohol.
How do I make that? (Like amount of alcohol vs amount of powder)
And would it be safe to use handgel 70% alcohol instead of rubbing alcohol?
I couldn't find rubbing alcohol in my house so if not, i'd have to buy some.
Any alternatives I could do?
Many thanks.
Greetings from The Netherlands

[antperson24]

Hi there, I'm new to antkeeping.
I've started to make an outworld for my colony ant was wondering how to make the ant barrier.
What do you guys recommend I use?
I hear a lot of people using baby powder and 70% rubbing alcohol.
How do I make that? (Like amount of alcohol vs amount of powder)
And would it be safe to use handgel 70% alcohol instead of rubbing alcohol?
I couldn't find rubbing alcohol in my house so if not, i'd have to buy some.
Any alternatives I could do?
Many thanks.
Greetings from The Netherlands

I don't know if it has to be rubbing alcohol (I wouldn't try it), but I usually mix it half and half. An alterative is Vaseline but that does not work as well.

[TBreton]

Hi there, I'm new to antkeeping.
I've started to make an outworld for my colony ant was wondering how to make the ant barrier.
What do you guys recommend I use?
I hear a lot of people using baby powder and 70% rubbing alcohol.
How do I make that? (Like amount of alcohol vs amount of powder)
And would it be safe to use handgel 70% alcohol instead of rubbing alcohol?
I couldn't find rubbing alcohol in my house so if not, i'd have to buy some.
Any alternatives I could do?
Many thanks.
Greetings from The Netherlands

I don't know if it has to be rubbing alcohol (I wouldn't try it), but I usually mix it half and half. An alterative is Vaseline but that does not work as well.

Thanks , I'll look into it

[antperson24]

Hi there, I'm new to antkeeping.
I've started to make an outworld for my colony ant was wondering how to make the ant barrier.
What do you guys recommend I use?
I hear a lot of people using baby powder and 70% rubbing alcohol.
How do I make that? (Like amount of alcohol vs amount of powder)
And would it be safe to use handgel 70% alcohol instead of rubbing alcohol?
I couldn't find rubbing alcohol in my house so if not, i'd have to buy some.
Any alternatives I could do?
Many thanks.
Greetings from The Netherlands

I don't know if it has to be rubbing alcohol (I wouldn't try it), but I usually mix it half and half. An alterative is Vaseline but that does not work as well.

Thanks , I'll look into it

Your welcome!