Ant Trap - for smallish hummingbird feeders
Source: Thingiverse by Qube3Bot
The Ant Trap - for smallish hummingbird feeders is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Qube3Bot. We have a over abundance of sugar ants where I live. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
We have a over abundance of sugar ants where I live. These are the most persistent little buggers ever! Once they find sweetness anywhere they monitor it forever. One of those things are hummingbird feeders. Somehow, 1,000's of these little monsters found their way -inside- to the nectar. I really don't want to give up hummingbird watching just because of the ants. Today I am trying the attached file. It has a 3mm deep moat about 14mm wide. Suggestions to date have pointed to vegetable oil as a means to break up the path. However, there are also commercial pastes that could suffice if you wanted to turn this upside-down. I suggest printing this with ABS or Nylon to prevent the organic breakdown of PLA. Be sure the print is structurally sound before hanging significant weight on it. Scaling…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Ant Trap - for smallish hummingbird feeders is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Qube3Bot.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Qube3Bot, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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