What are the most effective ways to apply tanglefoot?
221643
Tanglefoot is a great product,I apply it in a medium to fine coat with a popcicle stick. the last time I used it was when birds were getting up through my ceiling of my front overhang through a few little holes in it.I put a coat around the holes and when they greipted the the edge of the hole to get up in there their feet got sticky and they can't stand that,and the problem was solved.
221644
I wanted to rid my yard of deer flies. Applied it with a stick to a plastic blue drinking cup. The blue attracts deer flies and bees. Hung it in a lower branch so wind blow and attracts flies. Bam! they are stuck and die. Cleared my 3 acres for about 4 mths.
221645
Only have applied to mailbox deco frame for house number by squeezing small amount on where birds lit and spread out about 1/4 inch using a popsicle stick.
221646
Squeeeze it straight out of the tube. It is very very sticky. Wear gloves when you apply it.
433191
I have read that if you buy some of those foam noodles (dollar tree has them for $1 each), and cut into 12" sections, then run the cord through the middle, it will make the cord float and not tangle. Hope that helps.
826621
Use a wig brush (the kind with metal bristles without the plastic caps on them) and carefully brush out the pigtails, starting from the bottom and slowly working your way up. The ends may be slightly damaged because of the tangles, but i if you brush them all out, only the very bottom will be slightly frizzy. To help prevent the ponytails from frizzing while you're wearing it, you can use a very thin coating of hair moisturizer rubbed into the strands. There is also a shampoo you can buy that is specially designed for synthetic wigs that helps prevent frizzing. I've found that when you're wearing it, occasionally brushing the ponytails (mainly the tips because they get the worst) can help. Use a wig brush (the kind with metal bristles without the plastic caps on them) and carefully brush out the pigtails, starting from the bottom and slowly working your way up. The ends may be slightly damaged because of the tangles, but i if you brush them all out, only the very bottom will be slightly frizzy. To help prevent the ponytails from frizzing while you're wearing it, you can use a very thin coating of hair moisturizer rubbed into the strands. There is also a shampoo you can buy that is specially designed for synthetic wigs that helps prevent frizzing. I've found that when you're... » Read More Use a wig brush (the kind with metal bristles without the plastic caps on them) and carefully brush out the pigtails, starting from the bottom and slowly working your way up. The ends may be slightly damaged because of the tangles, but i if you brush them all out, only the very bottom will be slightly frizzy. To help prevent the ponytails from frizzing while you're wearing it, you can use a very thin coating of hair moisturizer rubbed into the strands. There is also a shampoo you can buy that is specially designed for synthetic wigs that helps prevent frizzing. I've found that when you're wearing it, occasionally brushing the ponytails (mainly the tips because they get the worst) can help. « Show Less
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I have applied Tanglefoot directly to a tree trunk without first wrapping the trunk with tape. The tree appears unharmed, but the ingredient in the paste which keeps it from prematurely drying out was absorbed into the bark, and the life of the paste was shortened. I believe this is the primary reason that a base of grafting tape or other non-absorbent, stretchy tape is recommended. In addition, old paste is much more difficult to remove if applied directly to the tree. Trees rely on their innermost layer of bark (phloem) to carry nutrients, so it is possible that long term direct application may interfere with this process should too much Tanglefoot be absorbed. Certainly the solvents ( eg, kerosene, citrus-based solvents) which effectively remove Tanglefoot from unwanted surfaces can harm the tree, so avoid their use. I appreciate that direct application is tempting on rough bark, as ants always manage to locate and exploit gaps under tape. An alternative may be tanglefoot tree strips, which I now use around pipe penetrations entering my house. These strips are fitted over a closed-cell foam tape which effectively eliminates gaps in most instances. When fitted, the strips are similar to those high, conical collars you see dogs wearing to prevent them licking a wound after a surgical procedure. The open end faces down, the paste is located on the underside of the collar, and the pre-applied foam strip fills any gaps. A further benefit of these strips is that, since the paste is on the underside, they don't collect leaves and other materiel that allows ants to eventually bridge the barrier.
1757161
i wash my best friend socks in the washing machine using cold water. after the wash is done i search for my 'best friends' and hang them up to dry. i have a long narrow foot and need every bit of length knit into my socks - so i take precautions. good luck with your new 'friends'.
1971869
Put it in a bucket of kitty litter, that it how I stop shoes from being stinky. Well I fill old socks with kitty litter, tie in a knot and shove in the shoe until they are ready to wear again. :)
780256
I personally just do the Intensive Treatment alone. I have almost waist length hair- wavy to curly and this removes most of the tangles.
622091
Mix with warm water and a pinch of salt then separate hair and apply from root with a brush
263347
Here's the way I use it: pull all your hair back as if you were going to put it in a pony tail. Use the hair donut the same as you would a rubber band, but once your hair is through, you wrap it around the donut. It will all cling to the donut. Tuck in any loose ends underneath.
106880
All that is needed is to place the tube in an old sock and spin it for a couple of minutes then try it again if still separated spin it again til it has remixed. that or sit and shake it for 20 or 30 minutes. I like the sock method as I can get my grandkids to do it for me and they love to spin the sock.
365265
Not sure what product you're comparing to, but these have helped with my foot pain. Start with 10-15 minutes at a time. It is uncomfortable at first. Work up to longer times and it really helps stretch my toes so they don't curl as much
1974841
I simply wound grafting tape around the trunk making a 2" wide base for the tanglefoot. I used a couple of pieces of flat plastic (ice cream container lid) to apply the tanglefoot. I now have no green ants in my fruit trees. Very happy.
741168
Our problem was grackles roosting in a tree. We put Tanglefoot on several branches and at the same time put up some of the reflective tape and three "evil eye" balloons. I'm not sure which did the trick, but it was amazingly successful. After roosting in our tree for months, they were all gone in a matter of days and it's at least six months later and they haven't returned.
1979980
Use Cedar wood & PennyRoyal with warm water equal quantity. spray 2 to.3 times and rub it in
1952229
If you go to their websitewww.BaidenMitten.comAt the very bottom is a link to the directions called How to use BaidenMitten ;-)
1800841
They do tend to tangle..don't use a brush. Using a wide tooth comb, or your fingers . Also, when you wash it, use a good conditioner & work it through and rinse well, gently comb while wet.
2065628
Try applying little dots of "sticky tack." For greater permanence, super glue 'em!