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Re: ANTS IN THE HIVE
From:
Paul Basehore <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 9 May 1997 07:55:29 -0500
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At 02:15 AM 5/9/97 -0400, you wrote:
>I am using a division board feeder and have noticed a bunch of ants gathering
>on top of my inner cover.  Any suggestions on how to prevent this?
>
>Jim Meehan
>
Put a grease path about 2 inches wide around the hive or on the hive and the
ants wont cross it. Or you can put a 2 inch wide or so path of your favorite
laundry detergent on the ground around the hive, I use Tide.

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