Mmfh Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I was wondering if I could create humidity in my enclosure by filling a jar with water and poking some small holes in the lid. I know many ppl just use damp coir. The reason I do not want to do this if I can avoid it is because I have a millipede cage that I keep moist and it is a source of concern every summer. I get a crap-ton of small black flies with their wormlike maggots and grain mites and swarms of fruit flies (I swear I inhale thousands ). So I don't want another cage where these nuisances can spread. Also, if this idea is viable, will the roaches still breed with ambient humidity or do the ooth need to be in contact with a wet source? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugfarm Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I use the jar with holes method and it seems to work for my dubia. Kinda depends on which type of roach you have. Also for some of my beetles I put a piece of clothes line rope threw a hole to wick water I even put the rope threw a sponge. I put a lil mesh ramp so they can get to it. Roaches might eat some of the sponge though. Play around with it get creative you could prolly improve on it some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannaking22 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 In the roach room at my university, there are jars filled with water placed upside down in little dishes filled with paper towel. It keeps the humidity up and provides a nice spot for the roaches to drink. As an added benefit the paper towel keeps the water level from getting too high so the nymphs can't fall in and drown. It gets kind of nasty after a few days, but it's really easy to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmfh Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 I think I have decided to go with Gyna sp. their shape and colors really appeal to me. So I'm hoping that this method will work. I'm going to experiment a bit and see what works. Thank you for your responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katee571 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I am keeping german cockroaches in a closed container with some fine holes in the lid. I am quite paranoid about them escaping. They are on a reptile heat mat and there is very high humidity in the container. Are they tolerant of these kind of conditions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncommonRoachBoy Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 You could moisten a large sponge and cover it with mesh to keep the pests from laying eggs into it. They are a pest species so they can live in almost any conditions. They're very tolerant to any type of environment. May I ask why you want high humidity? German cockroaches really don't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katee571 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 A good idea about the sponge. I have read a few different articles that mention German cockroaches preferring high humidity environments. However I think you are quite right that they are a tolerant species and will breed anywhere. I am fussing over them way too much. They rarely emerge from their egg carton hides and I haven't seen them feeding either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncommonRoachBoy Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Do you have them in a bin or a tank? Give me a rundown on your setup haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katee571 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I have them in a plastic storage tub, has egg cartons for shelter and ventilation. Pleased to say that they are now active and eating so I think I was too fussy with them. They never attempt to escape I think they are quite happy in their enclosure at around 22 deg cel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I think I have decided to go with Gyna sp. their shape and colors really appeal to me. So I'm hoping that this method will work. I'm going to experiment a bit and see what works. Thank you for your responses. I believe Gyna require a moist substrate, so a water bowel alone ain't gonna cut it, and with a moist substrate a water bowel isn't really needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncommonRoachBoy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 ^^ yep, they need to burrow. Keeps them from stressing out and dying. You could try other things for humidity but they need something to burrow into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufo Bill Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 A good way I have found to tackle fungus gnats and fruit fly is to add Collembola to the Vivarium. I used Seira species, which are available to buy as small colonies from breeders of Dart Frogs, but any species will do. I add several hundred individuals to a large roach Vivarium, and the same again a couple of weeks later. The collembola out compete the flies in most situations, but if possible add them to the Vivarium before the problem reaches plague proportions. Hope this helps from Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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