Kaddock Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 There is thousands of little mites near the gut load bowl in my roach enclosure, I hadn't noticed any before, but the bull roach spilled the container and now there is tons! What do I do? I scooped the largest congregation of them out along with the substrate they were in / on, but now what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 There is thousands of little mites near the gut load bowl in my roach enclosure, I hadn't noticed any before, but the bull roach spilled the container and now there is tons! What do I do? I scooped the largest congregation of them out along with the substrate they were in / on, but now what? Sounds like grain mites. They cluster together and look like a flaky mob of little movey thingies, correct? If so, just lower the humidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaddock Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Sounds like grain mites. They cluster together and look like a flaky mob of little movey thingies, correct? If so, just lower the humidity. Yes, precisely. Lower the humidity and they'll just die off? OK. I'll give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I had some major problems with them last year because I kept the ambient humidity up and misted my whole enclosue; now I keep the food areas strictly dry and when I mist, I make sure it's either absorbed by the substrate or drank by the roaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaddock Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 I had some major problems with them last year because I kept the ambient humidity up and misted my whole enclosue; now I keep the food areas strictly dry and when I mist, I make sure it's either absorbed by the substrate or drank by the roaches. OK. Yeah, I have been misting a lot more lately as I've seen a burst of nymphs, and I wanted to make sure they have water, I will cut back, and just stick with my humidity foam dish for their water, as I haven't noticed a problem around it. Thanks All! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscusmile Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I have a species of roach that are very messy, what can I do to cut back on their water mess? I am using the water gel and they must be bathing in it when I am not lookin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaddock Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 I have a species of roach that are very messy, what can I do to cut back on their water mess? I am using the water gel and they must be bathing in it when I am not lookin! I would recommend floral foam. You can get it in the indoor plant section at most department stores. Make sure you get the "wet" kind, that actually absorbs water, because I think there is a kind that doesn't. It's usually green and sold in a block. Just cut up a few chunks and place them in a dish, then fill with water until they can't absorb anymore. Way cheaper than using the gel too I would guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roach-mite Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yes, right. These mites like humidity and any ANY organic matter. They can spred out in great amounts in a few days. it is surprisengly. Sometimes I saw them on in my roach feeding dish even in dry food. If this food stays for some longer time there........... So just to clean regulary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscusmile Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 ok, thanks, I guess once a week is not enough then. poo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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