Why it matters
BugSnub's tray stands on legs that sit in a food-grade, mineral-oil gel. Ants can't walk across the gel, so they can't reach the bowls on top, and there's no water moat to spill or breed mosquitoes.
The assembled tray is about 12 x 16 in with a 10.6 x 14.6 in working area.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Homes with ants
- Outdoor or porch feeding
- Warm climates
Look elsewhere if
- Homes without insect problems
- Cats that knock trays over
- Owners who won't refresh the gel
Pros and cons
Pros
- No water moat
- Food-grade gel
- Fits two bowls
Cons
- Gel needs topping up
- Hand wash
- Pricier than a moat bowl
Limitations to weigh
- Refresh the gel as the maker directs.
- Wash bowls daily; check whether the bowl, the stand or both can go in the dishwasher.
- Keep the legs clear of debris that ants could use as a bridge.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Material | Plastic | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Care | Hand Wash Only | Retailer |
| Pieces | 1 | Retailer |
| Model number | BSTRAY | Retailer |
| In the pack | 1 Count | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 15.75 x 11.75 x 2.25 inches; 1.65 pounds | Retailer |
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Final verdict
The tidy answer to ants in the food bowl.
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Questions buyers ask
How does it stop ants?
The legs sit in a food-grade gel ants can't cross.
How big is the working area?
About 10.6 x 14.6 in.