We have a cage feeder hanging from a pole. A dish for mealworms is inside. Would the trap work above this type of feeder?
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If you want to keep ants from getting into the meal worms, yes this ant trap would work. This trap is about 95% effective. I have seen, on rare occasion, ants making a raft out of their bodies and walking across the floating bodies to the other side.
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With its dual hooks, the trap works with any feeder. Mind that the diameter of the hooks on the trap is not huge, so if the pole diameter is greater, you may need an additional S-hook to attach the trap to the pole. I've had to do that with some of my thicker shepherd's-hook poles. I've never had problems with ants getting in my mealworms, but the trap will keep them out of yours.
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It seems like it would work with hanging it below the trap on the hook. The trap is great in stopping ants as long as you keep water in the cup/trap.
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Yes. I've used mine with a very heavy hummingbird feeder. However, I live on a very hot climate in California and have come to realize the ant traps are useless for me. The water evaporates at such a fast rate that it isn't realistic to use them. If this isn't a problem, go for it :)
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do you find that your meal worms end up with a lot of ants in the dishes? if so then definitely. I have four nectar feeders and have this for them. I am ordering one for my grape jelly feeder soon because the ants will definitely find the oranges and grape jelly. It works perfect for my nectar feeders.
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In principle, yes. My only concern would be how much weight the ant trap can withstand. I'm using it for a very light plastic hummingbird feeder.You may have to consult the manufacturer. I just found their website online -- link below. (Seems they also make a green ant moat, which I think would look nicer than the red one in my garden. Good to know.)http://www.wildlifeaccessories.com/trapit.html
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If it could be hung above the feeder on the same wire it might work. You would have to make a new hanging bracket for the tube,
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I have never faced that issue, but I think it cold work for snakes. The snake would likely try to go up the pole and would not be able to get through that way. A very clever snake might be able to get around the unit, but I doubt if they could figure it out. Do not take my word for this, but I think I am right. It prevents most animals. It would depend on how high off the ground the unit is placed. My unit is about 3.5 - 4 feet above the top of my deck rail. Squirrels are not able to jump above it and get to the feeder. Good luck.
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I would suggest that after reading the operating information for the trap, that you redirect this question to the manufacturer. I am not going to be on their tech support team. I think the basic idea behind the traps might be ultimately effective, but maybe the implementation in the hardware is less than optimal.
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Maybe you need to design an elevated system that would contain the Northmate Feeder. Perhaps you could place the Feeder on top of a storage box that has a lid with a raised edge.
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There is no hole opening on the feeder. It can be attached to a pole with included bracket hardware whch will work with a pole anywhere up to maybe 1-1/2" dia. The included bracket will also allow the feeder to be mounted on a wooden post. We hang ours on a shepherds hook type post which works very well also.
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I have six Tidy feeders and they are GREAT. They can be lifted up easily for escape, but I use a small bungee from Home Depot around all of my feeders and the problem is solved. Just unhook the bungee and lift off the feeder for service; a quick and easy process.
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yes.. it is just very hard to load the feeder if you did not cut a whole in the cage as the directions state you should do with his type of feeder
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I'm not sure what the question is. There is a small (about 1/2 inch) hole in the bottom, but I don't think it was ever meant to take a pole sturdy enough to hold that feeder up. The feeder is heavy. I hang mine from a tree, but a external metal rig with an arm that would allow it to hang certainly will work.
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After reading the description of that feeder it doesn't say it can be used on a pole. Just describes it as a hanging feeder. The Step-in pole you showed is from a different company. So, I don't know if it would work.
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Darlene, let me revise my response (above). There is an area for a hook at the top. Now I remember I used the hook on the 33 inch $ 1.50 chain I bought to hang it (the chain can be modified to be shorter). I used the same chain to hang the feeder, so they are at the same height.. Then I suspended them from the eave of the house using a cup hook. Hope this makes sense and is helpful.
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The feeder has a simple triangle hook at the top. It slips over a j-hook easily. I have mine hooked on a d-ring like the use for mountain climbing on the end of a rope with a pully so I can get it high off the ground and away from the deer.
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I think that if the food lands on the electrode plate,it will set the trap off .I use a few pieces of dog food and let it roll to the back of the box.I have had really good results and I'm glad to be rid of the old messy traps
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Only if it has a place to hang. What makes it work is if the cage has squirrel weight on it making it drop down to cover seed ports. I have the large feeder with the cardinal ring and this one. This one the flickers, creepers and blue jays particularly enjoy because they can hang on the cage in any position. Brome, to me, is the best feeders on the market! We live in a rural forested area and its not unusual to have up to 30 - 40 squirrels trying to do anything and everything to get in the feeders. They even wrap theirselves around the cardinal ring and nap. Their only success is to do a flying assault to knock seed out on the ground. Only if it has a place to hang. What makes it work is if the cage has squirrel weight on it making it drop down to cover seed ports. I have the large feeder with the cardinal ring and this one. This one the flickers, creepers and blue jays particularly enjoy because they can hang on the cage in any position. Brome, to me, is the best feeders on the market! We live in a rural forested area and its not unusual to have up to 30 - 40 squirrels trying to do anything and everything to get in the feeders. They even wrap theirselves around the cardinal ring and nap. Their only success is to do a... » Read More Only if it has a place to hang. What makes it work is if the cage has squirrel weight on it making it drop down to cover seed ports. I have the large feeder with the cardinal ring and this one. This one the flickers, creepers and blue jays particularly enjoy because they can hang on the cage in any position. Brome, to me, is the best feeders on the market! We live in a rural forested area and its not unusual to have up to 30 - 40 squirrels trying to do anything and everything to get in the feeders. They even wrap theirselves around the cardinal ring and nap. Their only success is to do a flying assault to knock seed out on the ground. « Show Less
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I gave mine on a pole that has four curved hooks that curve out from the pole and under a squirrel hood and it's just fine. Only thing I wasn't that struck on was the filling of it and the sun flower seeds don't seem to come out as well as I think they should. Overall well made and good feeder though.
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It's an awkward shape to fit into an elevated feeder. We have an elevated feeder and it has space for two metal bowls and our skid stop slow feed bowl won't fit in it.
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Not sure about that yet, as it's still summer. We have always used the tin/aluminum feeder sitting on heat plate, but will try heat tape on this. Depends on the temps I guess!