How is this dispenser for keeping out ants or other critters that may want the contents?
846134
I have not had a problem with ants. I would assume if you keep the little opening on the side closed you would not have a problem.
846135
Should be pretty good, spout closes all the way and does not pull open too easily.
1719272
The easier way to prevent ants from crawling along the wire used to hang a hummingbird feeder is to spray the wire with a spray cooking oil. Ants do not like cooking oil and turn back from it.
1024609
Just had an exterminator out at the house and he told me this can be useful if the ants are craving something sweet. If they are looking for water, then no. I guess that answers your question.
2095192
Agreed, occasionally ants get my bait. I clean the area scrupulously of debris and replace the bait. Also, make sure that the bait isn't propping the trip lever open. If I use too large a piece of Snickers (my mice's favorite) the trip lever won't move properly.
1670135
? I see only one product picture, light cardboard wrapper around single round red ant cup with top & bottom hooks. I rate it 5 stars, works very well. There are 3 very minor drawbacks: it's hot here in SW Okla so cups have to be refilled daily; there's hardly a day that passes without one or more dead bees in each ant cup; drowned (sp?) ants pile up in the bottom of the cups and it gets pretty cruddy so the cups have to be washed out at least once a week.
1833077
I've honestly never had problems with ants getting into my salt shakers. They usually head straight for the cat's dish. But to answer your question, this box closes pretty tightly. The top "swings" around on a pivot, and there appears to be either a magnet or something that sort of "catches" when you swing it back. It's not airtight, I don't think, but it keeps the salt in good shape.
197446
Not used anything larger but keeping them out of it keeps leakage to a minimum.
1855886
Well, they won't get in from above as the top locks on, though isn't air tight. The food is dispensed with a turning mechanism, but not air right either. If your pet leaves food in the tray, that might attract ants. Hope my answer is helpful.
2095218
I don't have any pets, so I've never had to deal with that situation, but just to be safe, you should place the Advion out of any pet's reach. It doesn't need to be placed in open, lower-availability locations. I usually put mine just above the kitchen sink and in the kitchen cabinets, which is where I generally see the ants. A portion the size of a pea is all you need. Two or three applications, once a day, over a two to three day period has always worked for me. Results are generally noticeable very quickly.
1737031
It seals tightly, so I can't imagine that ants would likely find their way into it, but I know that those little tiny ants can be wily. But, it seems to seal really well. Also, the little terra cotta disc keeps the sugar from clumping up. It really works, too. I live in a high humidity area, so it's been tested. : )
604871
Rinse with soap and water. The ants can't get in the bowl. It's made so they can't climb up it. The bowls have been great.
1833076
I don't really know if ants can get in , as I don't have ants, but I really like it and it seems to stay closed nicely.
916560
mine is sitting outside on my deck and no, I haven't noticed or seen any ants in it. the lid has a tight seal!
2263949
Hi, funny you ask this. I have 2 of these feeders, and I have ants on one and NO ants on other. Mine are hang off the floor of a deck. The one that has NO ants is being hung from a copper wire from deck then a bungee cord attached to feeder NO ANTS. I think typically you fill the center with water and they drown. But if you can try the copper wire and for some reason they don't climb down it. A friend told me about this and it works!!!! I hope this helps you and I've answered your question.Lana
556360
Probably not - it does not seal tightly. I think only containers that seal (air tight) would keep out ants.
458888
Yes, the center hanging stick has a moat around it that is filled with water to keep the ants out.
1670134
? I see only one product picture, light cardboard wrapper around single round red ant cup with top & bottom hooks.I rate it 5 stars, works very well. There are 3 very minor drawbacks: it's hot here in SW Okla so cups have to be refilled daily; there's hardly a day that passes without one or more dead bees in each ant cup; drowned (sp?) ants pile up in the bottom of the cups and it gets pretty cruddy so the cups have to be washed out at least once a week.