Andrew
Well-known member
Alright, so a little while back I found some little dermestids in my cricket tub. I buy something like 500-1000 cricks a week, so I guess eventually just got a batch with enough dermestid larvae, and they really hit it off. At first I thought it was interesting. The little furry caterpillars were fun to watch. Eventually there was a small colony of them in there. Still, thought it was interesting.
Now, its totally over-run with them. Every time I open the tub, a few fly out. Its a huge pain! None of the mantids like them either.
So, how should I get rid of them? Dermestids feed on dead and decaying stuff, I know that much. Simply tossing everything in the tub would seem like a good idea, but I'm worried that these dermestids may not be native here, and I don't want to introduce anything.
Whats the cold tolerance on them? Will they be killed by a light frost?
And if anyone wants any, I can pack up as many as you want and send them to you at shipping cost.
Though I doubt anyone would be interested in them...
Now, its totally over-run with them. Every time I open the tub, a few fly out. Its a huge pain! None of the mantids like them either.
So, how should I get rid of them? Dermestids feed on dead and decaying stuff, I know that much. Simply tossing everything in the tub would seem like a good idea, but I'm worried that these dermestids may not be native here, and I don't want to introduce anything.
Whats the cold tolerance on them? Will they be killed by a light frost?
And if anyone wants any, I can pack up as many as you want and send them to you at shipping cost.
Though I doubt anyone would be interested in them...