Isn't that "gel" just petroleum Jelly? Why is it so expensive?

Thank you for your question. BugSnub Insect Blocking Gel is not petroleum jelly. In side by side tests, ants were able to cross petroleum jelly, but they couldn’t cross BugSnub Gel. Bugsnub Gel is more viscous (more sticky/goopy) and it’s waterproof (and it has a light green hue). It also has a much higher melting point, so it stays effective and in place in very hot weather. Petroleum jelly, on the other hand, will melt and run off at about body temperature.

Those who have been using this tray for a while, what do you think about it? Does it really work?

Yes, it does. My mom lives in assisted living with her little dog. After a year or so, the ants found their way to the food bowl. Since using the tray, the ants have given up. We only use the tray inside, so I don’t know about feeding outside.

how often do you hafto change the gel?

I've had BugSnub for almost four months now and haven't had to add any gel yet. It's still working good.

How do you wash the tray? Do the feet come off and go on easily? How are the attached?

The feet are designed to stay in place. They are attached to the tray with four #8-32 black stainless screws and technically could be disassembled, but we do not recommend doing so. The tray surface can be wiped down for cleaning using any of your preferred cleaning products for countertops. When it comes time to renew the BugSnub gel, we recommend thoroughly wiping out the old gel with paper towel.

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Ant Proof Tray - Waterless, Moat Free Cat and Dog Food Tray for Crawling Pest Free Pet Food Feeding Station. Kitchen Sweets and Trash, Ant Free Platform.

Ant Proof Tray - Waterless, Moat Free Cat and Dog Food Tray for Crawling Pest Free Pet Food Feeding Station. Kitchen Sweets and Trash, Ant Free Platform.

Product ID: 103760278

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Brand
BugSnub
Color
Black
Material
Plastic
Pattern
Solid
Product Care Instructions
Hand Wash Only

📏12x16x2 inch durable tray

🌡️Year-round temperature stable gel

🛡️Impact-resistant polypropylene

€ 103.67

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Description

🐜 Keep pests out, style in—feed your pet like a pro!

BUILT TO LAST - Impact-resistant polypropylene tray won’t crack or break under pressure or drops.
SECURE FEEDING ZONE - Textured surface keeps pet bowls firmly in place, preventing spills and chaos.
MESS FREE ANT DEFENSE - Waterless BugSnub gel creates a no-mess, moat-free barrier ants can't cross.
ALL WEATHER PROTECTION - Gel maintains its goopy consistency in extreme heat or cold—no melting or drying out.
ONE APPLICATION YEAR LONG PEACE - Apply once and enjoy a full year of ant-free pet feeding without refills.

The BugSnub Ant Proof Tray is a 12x16x2 inch durable feeding station made from impact-resistant polypropylene, designed to keep ants away without messy water moats. Featuring a patented food-grade BugSnub gel barrier that remains effective year-round across temperature extremes, this tray offers a secure, spill-resistant surface for pet bowls. Made in the USA, it’s the hassle-free, long-lasting solution for ant-free feeding of cats and dogs.

Specifications

ASIN	B07MR7NRJ5
Best Sellers Rank	#7,139 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #9 in Cat Food Storage
Brand	BugSnub
Brand Name	BugSnub
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 862 Reviews
Item Dimensions L x W	12"L x 16"W
Manufacturer	Gus Goods LLC
Manufacturer Part Number	BSTRAY
Material	Plastic
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	BSTRAY
Pattern	Solid
Pet Type	Cat, Dog, Reptile
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
Target Audience	Cat, Dog
Target Species	Dog
Unit Count	1 Count

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