What can be used to cover up openings when it's stored? to prevent ants or living insects to get inside?
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Use a piece of foil or parchment paper secured with a wide rubber band to hold it tight. They don't make lids for the canister, unfortunately.
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You might try a silicon type cover that people use to cover wine glasses outdoors to keep gnats and bugs from their drinks.
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Hi! I use it in the early Spring when our home ants begin their annual visit. I look up on GOOGLE for "homemade ant bait recipes." This year, 2014, I used it only once! So effective. I keep it sealed up tight and store it indoors, top of my bedroom closet. Kept this way I think it is good indefinitely. I love this purchase.
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Inside each little cover there is a plastic ridge that fits tightly against the interior of the compartment. This ridge seems to answer for a seal to keep out moisture. (as I live in a "high desert" area, humidity is not an issue so I'm giving you my best guess).
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I don't visualize your opening. Mine zips up completely with no holes for critters to creep inside the tent. I think I'd check the tent thoroughly for holes made/chewed by rats from the outside. I don't have an answer for rat repellents to keep them away from chewing the tent. I don't keep anything that would attract rats, just bikes and garden equipment. Good Luck! Patsy
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I only used it to store 24 lbs of dog food. It was just over half way full. If you are keeping this container in a place where ants have access, I would not recommend using this container. I recently got rid of mine, because for the third time, ants made their way in. Not thru the screw top, but thru the plastic piece that holds the screw top. I even duct taped it shut, to no avail.
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No. It is just the plastic bait station. However, you really don't need much in it, just enough to cover the bottom. Helpful hint: I mixed my InTice granules sometimes with a few teaspoons of sugar or sometimes with finely crushed peanuts, to change up, as I've been told ants love sugar and protein. It drew them to it quickly and in about a week, my ant issue was non existant. The lids snap on tight but check the stations every couple of weeks especially after heavy rain to ensure the granules did not get wet and cake up from being knocked over or dug up by bigger things! If so, dump it and replace with fresh material. The bottle lasted me a few months and I have 12 stations. Good luck! No. It is just the plastic bait station. However, you really don't need much in it, just enough to cover the bottom. Helpful hint: I mixed my InTice granules sometimes with a few teaspoons of sugar or sometimes with finely crushed peanuts, to change up, as I've been told ants love sugar and protein. It drew them to it quickly and in about a week, my ant issue was non existant. The lids snap on tight but check the stations every couple of weeks especially after heavy rain to ensure the granules did not get wet and cake up from being knocked over or dug up by bigger things! If so, dump it and... » Read More No. It is just the plastic bait station. However, you really don't need much in it, just enough to cover the bottom. Helpful hint: I mixed my InTice granules sometimes with a few teaspoons of sugar or sometimes with finely crushed peanuts, to change up, as I've been told ants love sugar and protein. It drew them to it quickly and in about a week, my ant issue was non existant. The lids snap on tight but check the stations every couple of weeks especially after heavy rain to ensure the granules did not get wet and cake up from being knocked over or dug up by bigger things! If so, dump it and replace with fresh material. The bottle lasted me a few months and I have 12 stations. Good luck! « Show Less
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it is not hermetically sealed, but i don't think spiders will get in . i am happy with the unit. Good for the $ .
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yea around outer edge of your house. i have kill ant beds with it and under house. it prevents them from getting in.
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Hello, The Z rack covers by necessity are open on the bottom. We have found it difficult to develop a cover that encloses completely. The open bottom is good for the heat and humidity that can build up because it allows some air to flow. They will protect somewhat from bugs, but are not completely enclosed. They are meant to keep dust and dirt off of your clothes. The only sure way to protect your clothing from any kind of bug is to use individual or high capacity garment bags.
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Just separate the individual boxes as needed. Place the boxes with the entryway towards the inflow of ants. I use several boxes in heavily infested spots, then discard them in the garbage when they are full. My ant problem disappeard in about 2 weeks, and I haven't seen any since. They were entering from a crack at the base of the cabinet under my bathroom sink and were attracted to the food in my cat's dish.
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The Amdro powder is the best. You sprinkle it in a circle around the hole, about 4 inches back, they take it in, and usually, there are NO ants by the next morning. There may be a lot of dead ones around the hole, and you can bet that there is quite a few, like all, in the hole. Rake over the hole and you are done. I have used it several times without fail. I like to sit there and watch them start to pick up the pieces and take them in. Then, I know that they are finished.
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I keep the entire tent closed, the bottom and top are zipped to allow nothing to crawl in. Hope that was helpful for you.
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we thought about putting plastic over the opening. just glue it or screw it on top of hole like a door flap. but if you put enough hay inside they realy dont need it.joey
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I love this item. I have not had any trouble with ants but I have not had any in the house since I bought it. I keep it in a corner of my kitchen. I put small bags of dog food in the large container and biscuits in the small top one. They seem to seal well.
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It probably would keep out moths. I got the thick plastic shelf liner, too. If I was concerned about moths, I would also use cedar blocks to repel them.
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I don't think it is 100% airtight. I never had ants when I used it but I truly don't believe it to be airtight
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I purchased for the inside of a stored camper ( during the winter months only ) I also used "mouse proof " as an added form of protectant. Come spring time open up ( in New England ) the mice and chipmunks had lived in there . Neither worked. Sorry to disappoint you. You would think that an enclosed area would be an ideal situation for both items. I am champagnetom@yahoo.com