On  5 Jan 97 at 16:48, Adrian Wenner wrote: Re: BULL ANT PROBLEM
 
> Rick wrote:
>
> >Does anyone know of a way to get rid of bull ants around the bottom of my
> >hives? The hives are on wooden supports about 18" off of the ground but the
> >bull ants love to get up to the hives. I am trying to keep away any chemicals
> >or other things that may harm the bees.
 
How about a type of tape we sell. It's called "Envirosafe Tape" comes in
30ft rolls is Teflon coated, self adhesive, 2" wide. Prevents 99% of
creepy, crawlies from entering the hive. Stick it around the vertical
surface of the hives. Cost $18 US
        Just a thought!
 
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