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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Escondido, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$27
This is a complete media kit, pre measured so you just dump the media, add hot water, stir and go. All you need is the flies, which I have in another auction but can be added here as well (at a lower price). This kit will make 6 cultures
6 bags of media (pre-measured)6 32oz deli cups6 32 oz vented lids (insect proof)6 portions of Excelsior (better than coffee filters)6 labels for cups so you can keep track of date media was made
Directions:
Empty one packet of media into a 32oz cupadd ...
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Long Beach, California, 908**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$102
West Coast Frogs Has One Of The Most High Yielding Fruit Fly Medias Around. Our Special Blend Not Only Smells Great, But Produces Tons Of Flies. We Have Tested And Adjusted Our Recipe To Produce The Highest Yield Of Any Media We??ve Tried. Not Only Does This Media Produce Huge Cultures, But Is Simple To Make. Follow The Recipe Below To Make Your Culture. You Can Use Either Use Wood Excelsior Or Coffee Filters With Our Media. This Recipe Works Great With D. Melanogaster And D. Hydei
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Clearlake Oaks, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$15
Naturally enhance colors in reptiles!
Each resealable bag contains enough food to make 5x 32oz cultures!
Reptanicals Fruit Fly Feast provides optimal nutrition for the entire fly life cycle. Not only is our food free of chemicals and artificial mold inhibitors, it contains essential vitamins and minerals along with natural plant-based color enhancers. This nutrient packed food has been specially formulated for optimal gut-loading of feeder flies for healthy, vibrant reptiles with vibrant ...
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San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$15
These are extra supplies for those of you that recycle your cups or already have them!
4 portions of Repashy Superfly Mix
4 portions of Excelsior
4 Culture labels
USPS Ground Shipping included!
*No Cups or Lids are included *
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Cleveland, Georgia, 305**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$40
Only thebest: Unlike inferior reptile supplies, this premium container of 100Flightless Golden Drosophila Melanogaster Fruit Flies has been raised under thestrictest quality controls in Cleveland, Ga. We researched common complaintsabout other reptile food and set ourselves the challenge of supplying the bestfruit flies in the market. With meticulous attention to quality, this containerof feeder fruit flies are second to none. Here??s what makes our fruit fly foodfor amphibians, reptiles, ...
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