I really like the instructional post you did. Very Pro. I have the ff culture from the stores, but you still have to add the yeast and water, so whats the point, the only extra to making it yourself is the honey or sugar and vinegar. That's why I rather make my own, I never run out and have to order and pay shipping, I just set it up and make it. I really did not save any time by trying to use the commercial mix. But as I always say, DSFDF!
How about regular fly mediums?
Sorry I don´t understand that "DSFDF"But as I always say, DSFDF!
If I'm understanding this correctly, the honey does add sweetness but it's primary use is as a fungicide, that is, to help keep the medium from molding; the vinegar also does that. The sugar would feed mold spores.honey or sugar and vinegar
If I'm understanding this correctly, the honey does add sweetness but it's primary use is as a fungicide, that is, to help keep the medium from molding; the vinegar also does that. The sugar would feed mold spores.honey or sugar and vinegar
Thanks to the OP, very comprehensive instructions. I was looking for something like this. The specialty corn flour is likely going to be more commonly available in areas where many Latinos have settled. I'm going to try using a corn flour or meal that is available locally.
I add sugar to my stuff to feed the yeast and haven't had mold problems.
Mikhail: I am now giving your fly culture technique a try. It is interesting to see how the initial flies find the medium, if there is not a clear path to the "good stuff".
Mikhail: I am experiencing this: After making up the medium as you say, then introduce the flies. my flies are dying after just a few hours in the container. What are you seeing as far as the activity of the flies after they have found the medium? Are they living for days? What am I doing wrong. I tried a second set of five or six flies and the same thing is observed. Yours truly,
Rich Sekerman in
Carson, CA
Mine hav been in for a couple days and they are all fine, another thing i like about this is that when the flies walk on the medium they dont get stuck at all and it stays gooey
I have a question: How much yeast do you use? The picture you posted has the small, 7g packet… is this how much you use per culture? Also, do you just sprinkle the yeast on top of the medium?Thanks. =)
GD GD 8)Great! I agree, This is one reason I love this medium... Sounds like you mixed it right.Mine hav been in for a couple days and they are all fine, another thing i like about this is that when the flies walk on the medium they dont get stuck at all and it stays gooey
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