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just got my orders of pea aphids but theyre barely moving around.... i think some might be dead. what should i do now? any comments would be a big help thanks.

you should do nothing. Plant more peas and keep fresh pea plants next to the infested one so that the aphids can migrate at will. They don't move around much at all unless leaving a dead plant in search of food.

joe
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3.0.1 Tinc Patricias
0.0.2836 Pea Aphids
0.0.4392 Springtails
0.0.1842 FruitFlies
0.1.30 Dampwood Termites

Joe -

I have noticed that the number of Pea Aphids, springtails, fruitflies, and termites that you have for your signature never seems to change. HOW do you manage to keep them all alive ? and not produce more? AMAZING!!!

Just like the US Government, I do a population count only once a year, it just takes forever.

joe
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3.0.1 Tinc Patricias
0.0.2836 Pea Aphids
0.0.4392 Springtails
0.0.1842 FruitFlies
0.1.30 Dampwood Termites

thanks for all the help

No prob.
Just plant way more pea plants than you need. Keep the aphids cool and uncovered to prevent mold, provide good light. Very simple.

Joe
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3.0.1 Tinc Patricias
0.0.2836 Pea Aphids
0.0.4392 Springtails
0.0.1842 FruitFlies
0.1.30 Dampwood Termites

....?? covered?? u mean... dont cover it with something?

Correct, there is no need to keep them in a closed bin, they seem to do better in the lower humidity. Also high humidity tends to cause rot/fungis at the base of the pea plants. Don't worry the little aphids have no interest in invading the the house.

joe
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3.0.1 Tinc Patricias
0.0.2836 Pea Aphids
0.0.4392 Springtails
0.0.1842 FruitFlies
0.1.30 Dampwood Termites

np
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Nate
1.1 alanis tincs
0.0.2 imitators
0.0.2 Azureus

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hope this helps.