Tell me about it.. the heat could be a major set back. Let me see... didn't someone suggested shading. Perhaps little cocktail umbrellas for each tube j/k.
I got it! The ants could be cooled by installing the antfeeder mechanism inside a small cooler with Blueice or dry ice. Set the antfeeder/cooler under shade for additional protection. The feeder would work the same way, with the tubes falling out of the large tubes and through the cooler.

"Are you saying use the sprinkler solenoids"?
Yes but, you'll need a stem for it. There is however some 12vdc, 24vac solenoids that come with various stem types and lengths available at electronic stores.
I need to correct myself... I mentioned in my previous post that it would run on 12vdc. I apologize.. it would run 12vac unless you can get a 12vdc sprinkler timer or a battery powered one. However, 24vac is still safe to use outdoors.

I could draw the design and post it for you guy if you like. Let me know.
I'm actually stoke with this idea.
Like to see a protoype of it. Maybe I'll start working on it even though I don't have any Ps.

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