Humidity and its affect on a beetle colony
The atmosphere moisture within a dermestid colony can present health issues for the clean up crew. First off the bugs do very well in high humidity ranges but if there is not enough air moving through out the container, problems such as mold establishing itself in the substrate is possible When I say air movement I am not talking bathroom fan creating a miniature wind storm drying eggs, small larvae as well as any head to be cleaned.
Ventilation of a dermestid colony is simple, enough air to control humidity and odors and no more.
Most have no idea how to figure out how to accomplish the simple so if a little is good then a whole lot more must be great. Not....
The dermestid beetle book spells out how to provide just the right air movement.
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The dermestid beetle book spells out how to provide just the right air movement.
Visit http://dermestidbeetles.info
