AI6YR BenNew #beekeeping experiment. Attempt to use a #superhydrophobic coating on beehive stands to fend off #ants.
sparseMatrix 📻@ai6yr interesting!
@KI5SMN The theory is that it's so slick the little ant legs can't get purchase, and they slip. I guess folks are using it for keeping beetles out of hives, too. If it works, it will be useful.
Indeed!
I don't keep bees myself, but I have a friend who does, and we live deep in ant country, I'm certain it must be a concern.
I also know he recently requeened and successfully reestablished his hives, so he might need to know this.
He's gonna one way or another, 'cause I'm gonna tell him.
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