war against 'mites'

[Angela P]

I bought some of the mite powder. Does that go on the inside or outside of the container? It just says sprinkle around the base.
Also, where do I get mite paper? Just lost all my cultures to mites. Not a happy camper.

[flybyferns]

I bought some of the mite powder. Does that go on the inside or outside of the container? It just says sprinkle around the base.
Also, where do I get mite paper? Just lost all my cultures to mites. Not a happy camper.

The powder is a good choice ( IMO)
Lightly sprinkle it into a flat/ lid type container such as the lid to a big storage bin.
Cover the powder w/ paper towel . Set the cultures on the paper towel.

Wipe down the entire area where you store the cultures w/ rubbing alcohol.

Remove ALL mite infested cultures - far away- to a completely different area.
Start all new cultures. You DO NOT want to use the ones with with mites to make new cultures.

Old cultures are more prone to have mites.

Get in the habit of moving old cultures to a different location after 1 month.

Make new cultures with those that have been producing for about 10 days ---- this will insure the flies are mature enough to reproduce.

Hope this helps