radu Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Some time ago I had some mite problem in the mealworm beetles box. They were thousands and were all over the place and the furniture. I had to throw everything away. Here are some photos and movie clips. Enjoy I can't find how to post youtube clips, but here are the links. I would apreciate if someone would edit these two clips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharma Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Hi radu Quite a 'hairy' story ... these mites look weird and seem to be relatively big sized. Thanks for the pictures and the cool clips (really interesting)! Sometimes it's not necessary to throw everything away: Either the mites run out of food (which makes then run around everywhere in search of some) or keep them very dry for 1-2 weeks (well... they will search for water....). So if the weather allows it, put the box outside or use something to prevent the mites from leaving the box (like a baking plate full of soap-water underneath it). Grüessli Andreas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radu Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 thank you for the ideas next time I'll keep that in mind (I hope it won't be a next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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