- Nov 25, 2012
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Hi,
I have tried the box screen method of housing the beetles and letting the bran and eggs fall thru, in order to get a consistently sized worm (by after a period of time, moving the screen to a fresh container).
Four containers failed to produce worms.
Would anyone know where the beetles lay their eggs, as if it is on the piece of carrot I give the beetles for water, then maybe the beetles are eating the eggs, before they fall thru?
I've read a lot of sites and everyone says something different e.g. they lay on paper towels, on water source, bran etc.
Last question is how often would the screen be moved? I realize without heating it would vary from season to season. (I live in Brisbane au)
I think the pros would probably use this technique, so am wondering what I'm doing wrong.
Thanks for any insights
Jacqui
I have tried the box screen method of housing the beetles and letting the bran and eggs fall thru, in order to get a consistently sized worm (by after a period of time, moving the screen to a fresh container).
Four containers failed to produce worms.
Would anyone know where the beetles lay their eggs, as if it is on the piece of carrot I give the beetles for water, then maybe the beetles are eating the eggs, before they fall thru?
I've read a lot of sites and everyone says something different e.g. they lay on paper towels, on water source, bran etc.
Last question is how often would the screen be moved? I realize without heating it would vary from season to season. (I live in Brisbane au)
I think the pros would probably use this technique, so am wondering what I'm doing wrong.
Thanks for any insights
Jacqui