Set up my
SLOW RELEASE LADY BUG HOME Will still have Lady bugs at the end of Flower
Really easy to put together only a few items needed besides the Lady Bugs
1)
..MONDI Clone Dome and Tray (any Maker clone dome and tray will work i am sure)
2)
..Sponge, Natural is best. Make SURE its NOT scented or Any Chemical cleaner in it
3)
..Box of Raisins
4)
..Jar Lid or Medicine bottle cap to hold Raisins, they get sticky and messy and this is easier to remove
5)
..8 or so paper clip clamps (dollar store) used to hold Dome Lid Down. If not the ladys will slip out under the lid
Just wet the Sponge and fill the Jar Lid with raisins, open Lady Bug Container, best to keep in fridge until ready
that way they are not awake and moving (they wake up fast) Empty Lady bugs in tray, place Dome on top and
secure with The Paper clip clamps. Open only 1 of the top air vents just a little. You may want to only open
it for a few minutes a day to control the amount in your tent a little better.
I adjusted the top air vents to make things tighter since the lady bugs were squeezing through last time and
think this will now work better.
I also used a HOT Paper Clip to put a bunch of holes in the DOME for Air. Used a Pair of Pliers to hold IT once
hot
Oh the Sponge is there Water source and will need to be kept moist
the Raisins are there food source but get old and sticky so need to changed at least once a week
or you will run the risk of attracting ANTS. I change the raisins and wet the sponge once a week.
Just before the lights come on is best Time to open dome, they are less active in the dark and you have a few
minutes after the lights come on to open and change things before they are all over the lid.
Oh yea its a good idea to kinda tap the whole unit down a few times to get all the lady bugs to
be in the tray before you open it.
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