Yea, they are like kids! Always just wanting the sweets. I did see someone else post they mixed theirs with water to make a paste, that may work, never tried it, I use water and wood chips so they don't drown or my water crystals.
HI All! FINALLY got my password emailed to me so I could get back in here, been messed up for a long time.
My fly food has bee pollen , milk, whey, powder sugar and other things in it. They just want the sugar, but they have to eat it all! I mix it myself an the flies do well with it, because...
Yea, I think maybe someone should be investigatin what else may be happening at that place, if that is how they are, one would wonder what else they are u p to.
I had some pineapple I cut up for a fruit salad and papaya and strawberries heads, then some celery, is that ok? Also I make my own blend of feeder insect grains, with milk, whey, alfafa, laying mash for protein, dog and cat food, brewers yeast for growth, corn, wheat, oats, and a few other...
haha, I know what u guys mean, I was too tired after getting them out of their shipping egg crates to wake up, I did let a tiny one grab me bare finger to right itself! But the bigs ones, no way! Stay on your back lol, I not helping you! Yea I like giving things a nice home, it makes the hobby...
Got my first roach today, that I paid for (no really)! Freaked me out all day thinking about them coming and not knowing what to expect. Really almost fainted when I opened the box, you should of seen me! Had a wet suit on and fully gloved! Not! But did have on gloves and my trusty 10" forceps...
Birdfood is loaded with worms! Also dog and cat food and any other grains, flour and what have you! It is nearly impossible to purchase clean food when talking grains of any kind, they just go with the territory!
I usually see maggots in 8 days for the hydei and 5 to 6 for the mels... warmth is a quick way to help them, I keep mine on the highest shelf in my bug room, heat rises an even the lights help the room stay over 75 F up there.Look really close and u should be able to see them tomorrow or at...
I have a product that can be sprayed on the container and shelves where u have a mite or moth problem. it cannot be sprayed right on the feeders, but any container they are on or around, it last till dried and takes care of a number of pests, and is safe to use as whenit dries it is not...