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Mites

fmanda Jan 20, 2008 10:20 PM

Hello,
Does anyone have any idea how to ret rid of these things. I keep my t's very clean (remove all uneaten food items, feces, and change water whenever dirty). It's those tiny white mites that always seem to show up. thanks
Frank

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TheVez2 Jan 22, 2008 07:37 AM

Keep the substrate absolutely dry! They cannot survive if the substrate is dry. For species like G. rosea and B. smithi that will not be a problem.

You can also create a mite trap to try to get rid of a few of them. Use a film canister with a small hole in it and smear vaseline around the top edge. Put a dead cricket in it and they will go in but not come out. THat will help some, but the dry substrate is the best bet.
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