Tenevanica Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I've been interested in culturing isopods for quite some time now, and as I look through the numerous offerings for isopods through the internet, I think about all the isopods I find on my property during the warmer months. The weather is warming up, so isopods are becoming common again. Instead of buying them through the internet, why don't I just collect some from outside? Are there any inherent problems with doing it this way? Obviously I'd wait a few generations before using them as janitors or feeders, and I don't use pesticides on my property. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Almost all of my isopod colonies have been started with individuals I caught myself, so I say go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugfarm Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Wild caught should be safe. I would take a count of the adults and move them into new containers every 3 months or so that way you always know where your wild caught ones are vs your new captive colony. Like you said with no pesticides you should be totally safe. I dont think they carry nematodes or parasites so useing as feeders would be fine. My colony came from an old bag of compost a friend gave me it was totally sealed they are harty lil critters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannaking22 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Yup, just let them breed for a generation or two to be safe and they should be good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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