Ant Guard for hive stands

[RayMarler]

I set up an ant guard on my stands. This idea should work for any hive stands that have small pipe or tubing or square tubing legs.

I cut up a white rag (one that came in a bag of 12 rags from home depot) into approximately 3/4" x 6" strips and tied a strip around each hive stand leg.
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Then I sprayed those strips with some ant spray that is pyrethrum based and lasts for 12 weeks (as stated on the label).
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Seems to be working so far, but then, I've only had it up there for a couple days. This is looking like the best non-invasive way I've come up with for keeping ants away from the hives so far. Unfortunately this only works for hivestands that have tubing or pipe legs.

[NewbeeNnc]

I would be worried that my bees may come in contact with it? Don't know, but I'm a worrier so there ya go.

[Axtmann]

Put a plastic container or metal can with oil under each leg. Even water will keep the ants away.

[BigDru]

Put a plastic container or metal can with oil under each leg. Even water will keep the ants away.

this has been the best way from of ant control I have seen. I've seen this done by many of old beekeepers. Besides, you keeping pesticides away from your bees.