How do you recommend to place the gel outside, but in a way where other animals will not be harmed by it?
478908
If you have an old ant trap, just squirt a little in there, or a plastic tube of some sort. I usually just squirt a little around on the ground, where I see the ant trail which is up by my house. I find that this product is pretty safe around kids and animals. I have cats, dogs and grandchildren who are outside all the time. This ant bait is like gold, very little can,go along way. You'll see the ants swarming to the bait, but leave them alone. You want them to be able to take it back to their nest to kill them. Within a day or two they will be dead and gone.
478909
You could either squirt it into a crack where no birds/mammals can get at it, or you can make your own bait station by cutting a narrow slot in some PVC tubing, and putting a brick on top of it so birds/mammals can't get at it (use two pieces of PVC for stability). Don't forget to label your bait station so anyone who comes across it knows exactly what's inside (for safety's sake).
478910
There is no way to do this. The same scent that attracts ants, attracts animals as well. Please don't do this. The instructions that come with the gel warn against doing this as well.
172844
You can easily set it up on top of cement, but you wouldn't be able to anchor it, so if the animal you are containing is strong, they would be able to move it around. It isn't meant to be permanent in any case.
2180178
They will be set off by the smaller animals if you want them to. I have used them to keep geese and foxes away; but if you want the animals to be ignored, I would by the model without the stakes, and then tie them or attach them to a building or tree. Keep them a bit higher, and you won't have a problem. They are wonderful units and survived our harsh winter this year.
2235512
Put in cabinets , or within the sofa , necessarily not near the heater because the heat will melt the gel bait an make it useless. One thing I love about the gel bait is that when the "roaches" eat the bait they take it back to their colony and infect everyone else. After that they don't die in hidden places they tend to come out in the open and just die anywhere in the kitchen. From my experience that's what happened to me I come home and they are all just laying dead on the kitchen floor. Also put in places where you won't mop the floor. This product is highly effective and can last up to 1 - 2 years without reusing it.
1400495
I strongly recommend the gel. It's sticky but can be placed exactly where it is needed.
327485
From what I read it should be kept out of the elements. I placed it inside the home away from pets , food, and people.
1675161
Had mine in my covered breezeway earlier this year when it was warm & had no problems with critters getting into it. Put a large brick on the top to be sure. Of course, where I live is fairly urban with mostly just squirrels & opossums running around. If you want to have it outside & are worried about critters getting into it, I would suggest using straps or bungee cords to secure the lid down. That should keep them out unless they take a mind to gnaw through them.
936150
I have an asphalt walkway, my advice is sprinkle it on a small section and see the results. This product is for the safety of the animal paws, if you care about the effects on the paws, this why the product should be used. When walking my Boston Terrier in the street, I had to carry her home as she was limping due to the salt and whatever mixture the town uses that burns her paws.
1133209
i would recommend you too use a gel top coat for this product. that way, it wont move or mess up your design.
1034049
NO! This matt is super thin. hardly any "gel" in the matt. the gel disperses when the dog lays on it, so he is basicly lying on the floor beneath. there for the heat wicking ability is nil. the matt was never any cooler than the floor, and my dogs never particularly seeked it out. always the tile, or concrete. the ones that have to best tendancy if little help are the water filled ones providing your dogs arent scratchers or chewers otherwise you have a mess. id say in your transport case deal, get a small battery operated fan and strap it right to cage!
1317183
I agree with M. Ritosa. Also, trace it in cardboard to place the cardboard cut out in between floor and tray to provide extra cushion. This will help with the life of the tray to keep it from cracking over time with the weight of the dog.
1046812
Apply as the others answered, but don't place where young children or pets will come in contact. It's toxic if ingested.
1417529
Maybe an outdoor polyurethane, however I would be concerned how it would affect the birds.
602409
On the instructions it says to not leave on the dog all the time. Also it probably would get them hot if worn outside long periods
1593448
I don't see why it couldn't be used outdoors, although a dogs natural instinct would lead it to the grass. But this product seems to be made of weather resistant materials
1672156
The animal has to lie directly on the mat as that is what triggers the gel to get cooler. I tried using a hand towel but could not feel any temperature change without the direct contact. If the cover is very thin then it might work but I would go with direct contact.
2110778
My dog, blue, is a 180 lb Great Dane. He used his indoors only as his kennel has a platform when he's outside. He used the cot so much he wore thru it. The company is replacing the material free bc it has a yr warranty that I like. Sorry I can't answer your outdoor question. I assume if u put a dog bed on it that would protect it from the sun. Can't see where water would hurt it as it has tiny holes on the material. It's breatheable