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Pure talc – Anti-escape – Anti-mite 5gr
1,75€
Sprinkle around the nest to prevent the arrival of pests or apply to the walls of the feeding area to prevent ants from climbing.
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Description
Talc is perfectly effective in two cases:
1/ Prevents the arrival of parasitic mites which cannot move through the talc and reach the anthill if it is surrounded by a circle of talc a few millimeters high.
Allows to finely powder a plastic box in order to place a colony there during the sorting of the workers and to eliminate the parasitic mites. 2/ Prevents ants from climbing the walls of the feeding area once it is covered with a film of talc.
Some talcs contain fragrances that are harmful to ants. Of course, we offer pure talc selected to be fine, non-toxic and unscented.
Two methods exist concerning the use of talc as an anti-escape: Pure (very effective but lasts less long) or as “Talcool”, diluted in alcohol at 90° (thicker and lasts longer but a little less effective on certain species such as Pheidole).
Warning: in case of alcohol-based preparation: never use rubbing alcohol (toxic) and check the absence of camphor (insecticide) or other additives in pharmacy alcohol. Carry out the preparation under the supervision of an adult.
Application of pure anti-breakout talc:
– Place the feeding area so that one of its walls is horizontal. Place a pile of talc on top and turn the feeding area to move the pile forward and leave a film of talc behind. Once the complete turn has been made, turn the feeding area over to drop and collect the talc. Shake off any excess. Do not leave residues within reach of ants which may suffocate them.
Application of talc diluted in alcohol, or “Talcool”:
– Mix one part talc with one part 90° alcohol. Apply the product obtained in a reasonably thick layer on a horizontal wall (so as not to see the material below). Wait for the mixture to dry before treating the other walls. A thinner layer can be used, and it is possible to treat all the walls at once. The thinner the layer, the more effective the Talcohol will be, but the shorter it will last.
A more dilute alcohol (at 70° for example) will reduce the effectiveness of the alcohol obtained.
Due to the presence of alcohol, all ants should be removed from the feeding area and its entrance sealed until the alcohol has completely dried.
The wear of the talc by the ants trying to climb the wall is visible and indicates when it is necessary to renew it.
