A home-made fly trap thats very effective
Media consistancy problems
When preparing food for the flies, it is easy to make it too hard or too soft. This is an advantage of the Sussex media mentioned in Fruit fly food which is right every time. Too wet media can be countered by inserting twisted or screwed kitchen roll or newspaper - both absorbing some moisture and creating walkways for the flies. This can be done in any case, and can increase fly yields if there is often a shortage of pupation sites.
Mold
Mold is scarcely a problem if mold inhibitors are used, but also moldy cultures are usually lightly populated. The flies (and larvae) prevent mold when present in great enough numbers. Using narrow vials with a small surface area certainly helps. When reusing old vials ensure they are cleaned efficiently - failure to do so will also increase the likelihood of mold. A soak in weak bleach can help, but make sure they are rinsed thoroughly afterwards.
Mites
Can destroy a culture. Some merely feed on the media with the flies, but some are parasitic or egg eating. Mites can be treated with Benzyl benzoate soaked bungs, but it is probably easier to discard all cultures and get clean fly stocks. Mite prevention is probably more appropriate, and flies should be housed away from possible contamination, such as in a larger closeable cabinet.
Flightless flies starting to fly
This does happen. Flies can breed with wild flies through thin vial tops (netting for example), or mix with them during handling. Where possible use foam bungs, and try to keep your flies in a closed space away from potential contamination. Once this happens, you really need to replace your stocks and start again.
Fly explosions
Yes they will get out. I use a vinegar trap; vial of vinegar with a perforated tin foil lid. The flies head straight for it.
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San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$10
Buy Drosophila melanogaster (Turkish Glider) Fruit Fly Cultures - Premium Feeder Insects for Reptiles & Amphibians
Enhance your petâs diet with the exceptional nutrition of Drosophila melanogaster (Turkish Glider) fruit fly cultures. This unique strain, known for its gliding movement and high nutritional value, is an ideal feeder insect for small reptiles, amphibians, and other insectivores. Whether youâre feeding dart frogs, baby chameleons, or mantises, the Turkish Glider fruit...
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Dover, Pennsylvania, 173**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$57
6 pack Melongaster Wingless Fruit Flies
Live fruit flies are a great option for feeding small lizards and many species of frogs, especially because of their reproduction cycle. Each culture of flightless fruit flies has a lifespan of about one month, and even after they die, they will continually pupate from eggs laid by the adults in the culture! This will allow you to keep fruit flies for a while, as long as they are taken care of accurately
Regular fruit flies should be ...
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San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$10
Looking for a smaller fruit fly culture package that's perfect for lighter needs? This 2-in-1 bundle is just what you need! Choose one culture of your choice, and we'll also include supplies to create a second culture whenever you-re ready
Key Features:
Easy-Feed Spouts: Includes 2 convenient spouts that can replace the black cap, giving you better control over the number of flies released. Interchangeable Caps: Use the ventilated cap for airflow swap it out for the easy-feed ...
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San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$10
Simplify your pet care routine with the Fruit Fly Culture Kit from Spood Food. This is a complete media kit, pre-measured so you just dump the media, add hot water, stir, and go. Making 2 cultures, this kit ensures convenience and efficiency. We use Repashy Superfly for the media and not some generic mix, promising quality every time. Perfect for hobbyists and professionals alike!...
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Lexington, Kentucky, 405**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$11
Got a bunch of little critters you're feeding? We're now offering our handy flip-top fly cultures in jumbo size! When it's feeding time, simply chill in the fridge a few minutes before popping the top! The lid makes it easy to open and close the fly container with only one hand! Cultures last up to 6 weeks*
Please note the larger cultures do not mean they last longer, only that they produce more. Want to order feeders less often? Add an "empty" culture to your order and you can ...
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