Mealworm Beetle Mites

[radu]

Some time ago I had some mite problem in the mealworm beetles box. They were thousands and were all over the place and the furniture. I had to throw everything away. Here are some photos and movie clips. Enjoy

I can't find how to post youtube clips, but here are the links. I would apreciate if someone would edit these two clips

 

[Pharma]

Hi radu

Quite a 'hairy' story ... these mites look weird and seem to be relatively big sized. Thanks for the pictures and the cool clips (really interesting)!

Sometimes it's not necessary to throw everything away: Either the mites run out of food (which makes then run around everywhere in search of some) or keep them very dry for 1-2 weeks (well... they will search for water....). So if the weather allows it, put the box outside or use something to prevent the mites from leaving the box (like a baking plate full of soap-water underneath it).

Grüessli

Andreas

 

[radu]

thank you for the ideas

next time I'll keep that in mind (I hope it won't be a next time