I never have any trouble reading your posts.I don’t really wish to edit posts. I wouldn’t know what to edit. I just wish I didn’t make so many typos. I hate for people to have try and decipher my boo boos. Just part of trying to appear like I can see what I am typing on this phone. Lol
That's the great thing about tech. It's so individual. No one's system is exactly the same. I don't build my own systems but I do tweak them a lot. With the phones, I'll try to hang on to my SE until they go to 5 and then I'll probably be forced to buy something else for the same reason as you will when they stop supporting 3. *sigh* It can be irritating and frustrating at first loading everything up and learning enough to make it responsive to your needs, but once you do, I think you'll love it and be glad of it.@ tarasgirl06; Thanks for the tip on Alley Cat Allies! In regards to the banning thing, it was a silly attempt of some bad humor. ...
One of the reasons I haven't made the change to a smartphone. I have a Verizon unlimited use air card to access the net on my computer (which is also tied to my phones). Once Verizon quits supporting G3, then I'll be forced to make the change.
But yeah, it would be nice to catch up with technology!
Thanks again!
Pops
PS I had to test my edit button! And, ... IT WORKS! .... lol
You can try putting the food bowl inside a shallower bowl that has water in it. Sometimes the stainless bowls with the very wide rims keep ants out. Or, there are Fool-A-Bug bowls -- we bought ours at Petco years ago -- but if you're trapping right now, I'd try the first suggestion. Also, I've read that ants don't like salt, so you might try laying some salt on the ground near the food, but I would not suggest putting it in the water moat because the cat might drink that water and salt water isn't good to drink.Question, re. how to keep ants out of the food in traps?
I'll be short; but I / we (mother cat) lost the kitten sometime after I left on Thursday morning. I haven't slept much, as I had to watch his mom looking for him (as I have been as well). It's been tough going since. I really miss the little guy, and don't feel good, nor proud of myself (although not a simple task) for not stepping up to the plate sooner.
I received my shipping notice from Tru-Catch yesterday. So, after a few conversations, I'm able to help the mother.
Back to my question. I started feeding the two in a sandy area just outside of the asphalt (seemed cooler). But as of this weekend, while feeding the mom. Within a few minutes, a few ants made their way into the bowl, and a few crickets were heading in that direction as well. After which, I've been feeding her on the asphalt.
What would be the best way to bait the trap (read, KFC is the best food to use), and keeping the ants out, or how much time do I have before they attack the food?
Other suggestions, or recommendations, would be very much appreciated!
Thanks in advance for the help!
Pops
PS it is unfortunate this isn't winter, as in NO ANTS!
You're so welcome, A azpops -- I guess I just happened to see your post right away. Hope you can find something workable. I used to say our Mojave community should be called, "Ant Hills" instead of "Pinon Hills" because we must have had 5 different species of ants on our land and lots of hills there and on the frontage road. And yes, ants just INFESTED our barn cats' bowls until we bought the Fool-A-Bugs. Those fire ants are hellaceous.
Great! I haven't looked that one up yet, but it sounds similar to the Fool-A-Bug and should work great. You may have to put something down under the bowl to make sure there's an unbroken surface in the trap. If you have any plastic placemats or trays that would fit, you could try one of them. I think that's part of the logistics of how it works. And yes, 16 oz. sounds great.tarasgirl06 ; thanks again for the tip. I ordered a OmniPet Anti-Ant No Tip Cat/ Dog Bowl (I figured the 16oz bowl would be a good size). I'm a Amazon Prime member, so it'll be here in a few days!
Thank you again!
Pops
BTW, YOU ROCK! ... two thumbs up!
BTW, Mods'. Thank you for my edit button! .. two thumbs up, as well!