MarkEd Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Has anyone tried nematodes or mites in their isopod culture? I fear it may impact on the isopods themselves, but the wife is threatening to bin them, so getting desperate. Have gestroi, potions, and hoffs, all newish cultures max 3 months, will it settle down? Have very healthy springtail cultures in all bins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Predatory mites work well, so do "Gnatrol" type products of bacteria that specifically target Dipterans and not other inverts. Neither of these bother isopods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/14/2022 at 5:21 AM, MarkEd said: Has anyone tried nematodes or mites in their isopod culture? I fear it may impact on the isopods themselves, but the wife is threatening to bin them, so getting desperate. Have gestroi, potions, and hoffs, all newish cultures max 3 months, will it settle down? Have very healthy springtail cultures in all bins. I see some people use the mosquito dunks or bites available at many garden stores (chunks of material filled with entomophagus bacteria) which should be fine for crustaceans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkEd Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 I've gone for mites as bacteria might be detrimental to my springtails and soil mix. Fingers crossed, I'll apparently see an effect by next week.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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