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DIY Large feeder culture container - waxworms and others
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<blockquote data-quote="CosbyArt" data-source="post: 296545" data-attributes="member: 8168"><p>Honestly there is only one solution, and that is to cover the entire edge of the lid/container with tape (ensuring it is completely sealed all the way around it). That way it can be easily removed to clean/alter/add to the culture as needed, but keeps any moths inside. Then to collect the moths use the feeder sleeves, as opening the lid either way just results in loosing all the moths. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </p><p></p><p>I originally used clamps, however, there were still gaps in-between the clamps I discovered later. When my culture started to produce moths again I would usually see a few near the room light each day. Adding more clamps didn't solve the issue, if anything it seemed to make it worse, so I settled on taping the lid.</p><p></p><p>The only way though to ensure it is escape proof is to seal the lid with hot glue or epoxy - but with either removing the lid later on will be impossible and not recommended.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks, and your welcome. Interesting enough my waxworm/moth culture was done with the waxworms I bought from your site. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CosbyArt, post: 296545, member: 8168"] Honestly there is only one solution, and that is to cover the entire edge of the lid/container with tape (ensuring it is completely sealed all the way around it). That way it can be easily removed to clean/alter/add to the culture as needed, but keeps any moths inside. Then to collect the moths use the feeder sleeves, as opening the lid either way just results in loosing all the moths. ;) I originally used clamps, however, there were still gaps in-between the clamps I discovered later. When my culture started to produce moths again I would usually see a few near the room light each day. Adding more clamps didn't solve the issue, if anything it seemed to make it worse, so I settled on taping the lid. The only way though to ensure it is escape proof is to seal the lid with hot glue or epoxy - but with either removing the lid later on will be impossible and not recommended. Thanks, and your welcome. Interesting enough my waxworm/moth culture was done with the waxworms I bought from your site. :) [/QUOTE]
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