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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Chardon, Ohio, 440**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$19
Shipping Options (Monday through Thursday)
Order must beentered by 12:00pm est to ship same day
Flightless fruit flies (Drosophila hydei) are about ???? and are a great feeder for small lizards, spiders, mantids and frogs. Each culture will arrive with at least 40-50 live fruit flies
These are producing cultures that are about 2 weeks old. They will continue producing new flies for another two to three weeks. These are flightless fruit flies, not wingless
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Cordele, Georgia, 310**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$14
Due to winter months and cold temps, live arrival is voided without purchase of a heat pack! please be aware of this when purchasing. Live arrival voided during extreme temps. HEAT PACK OPTION AVAILABLE IF YOUR TEMPS WILL BE HIGH
Will have excelsior for surface area
DISCLAIMER: as we enter winter temps, there is a risk that cultures will not arrive alive or producing, because of this I have included a heat pack option. I will also be shipping priority VS first class so prices have ...
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Cleveland, Ohio, 441**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$30
Flightless Fruit Fly Cultures (40-50 flies included per cup!)
WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO OFFER LIVE ARRIVAL GUARNTEE WITH ORDERS SHIPPED VIA FEDEX 2DAY!
Flightless fruit flies (Drosophila hydei) are about ???? and are a great feeder for small lizards, spiders, mantids and frogs. Each culture will arrive with at least 40-50 live fruit flies
These are producing cultures that are about 2 weeks old. They will continue producing new flies for another two to three weeks. These are flightless fruit ...
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Huntsville, Texas, 773**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$35
TC INSECTS Super Swarm Fruit Fly Kit
Keep your feeder supply going with the TC INSECTS Super Swarm Fruit Fly Kit, a convenient all-in-one bundle designed to help hobbyists and breeders produce their own fruit fly cultures at home
This kit includes the essential supplies needed to make 10 fruit fly cultures, making it a great choice for reptile keepers, amphibian keepers, dart frog hobbyists, and anyone who wants a reliable source of feeder insects
Kit Includes:
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Anaheim, California, 928**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$39
SuperFoods SuperFly 17 6 oz (1 1 Lb) Jar FRUIT FLY CULTURE MEDIA
FRUIT FLY CULTURE MEDIA Our Instant Formula for Drosophila Culture. This Premium Mixture is fortified with Minerals, Trace Elements, Vitamins, and Carotenoids in order to Maximize the Nutritional Value of Fruit Flies when they are Used as Feeders....
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