Dear All

To those that have sent information on fluon, and on tanglefoot,
thanks.

>
> For those who may not know what this message is about, fluon is a "paintable
> teflon" that ants cannot walk on (they cannot get a grip), so might have some
> use in protecting beehives from ant predation (or harassment).
>
> So, Mike, I think people would be interested in knowing how you plan to use
> fluon and if you do use it, what results you got with it.  Best wishes and good
> luck.
>
> Layne Westover, College Station, Texas
>

We will soon be testing both fluon & tanglefoot to control our ant
problem, and I will certainly relay to the list the results of our
efforts.

regards

Mike Allsopp





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