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<blockquote data-quote="CosbyArt" data-source="post: 285837" data-attributes="member: 8168"><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>3.5 - Avoiding pests/invaders</strong></span></p><p></p><p>As the ventilation is access for pests and invaders to enter your mantid habitat, it is a topic that should be discussed.</p><p></p><p>There are four basic types of pests that can enter your mantid home, causing problems ranging from a nuance to possibly killing or injuring your mantid. Those four pests are...</p><p></p><p>Ventilation wise for your mantid habitat, adding a layer of organza fabric over other mesh materials will prevent the majority of pests, as a fine mesh will tend to stop them.</p><p></p><p>Mites are able to get in even through coffee filters. They are a nuance pest and tend to be around usually in small numbers. For large infestations search the forum for topics that will has various methods to kill and remove them.</p><p></p><p>Also you will need to ensure your glued habitat areas are free of any bad gluing, such as gaps or holes in the bead/seams around the edges. Check that the mesh material is hole free too - as it can become damaged from age, insects, and construction itself of the habitat.</p><p></p><p>For more topics and help fending off pests search the forum.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CosbyArt, post: 285837, member: 8168"] [SIZE=18px][B]3.5 - Avoiding pests/invaders[/B][/SIZE] As the ventilation is access for pests and invaders to enter your mantid habitat, it is a topic that should be discussed. There are four basic types of pests that can enter your mantid home, causing problems ranging from a nuance to possibly killing or injuring your mantid. Those four pests are... Ventilation wise for your mantid habitat, adding a layer of organza fabric over other mesh materials will prevent the majority of pests, as a fine mesh will tend to stop them. Mites are able to get in even through coffee filters. They are a nuance pest and tend to be around usually in small numbers. For large infestations search the forum for topics that will has various methods to kill and remove them. Also you will need to ensure your glued habitat areas are free of any bad gluing, such as gaps or holes in the bead/seams around the edges. Check that the mesh material is hole free too - as it can become damaged from age, insects, and construction itself of the habitat. For more topics and help fending off pests search the forum. [/QUOTE]
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