Dusting with calcium. Please help.

[Karenxx67]

Im worried im not doing this right.
I have a holding tank which i sprinkle with calcium when the locusts go in. Should i still dust again each day before feeding them to him ie when i take them out of the holding tank or should i not bother to dust the holding tank an just dust the locusts that i feed each day?
Should i dust veg as well?
Im scared of over dosing and under dosing.
Please help.

 

[Karenxx67]

Also if i feed calci worms daily do i still need to dust the locusts?
I.e say 3 or 4 locusts an the rest worms?

 

[Taterbug]

Dusting powders are designed to cling to the insects, you'll want to apply them right before feeding otherwise the dust can fall off or be groomed off by the locust. The dust is intended to make the insect it is applied to a better ratio of calcium to phosphorus, you'll still a good idea to dust the locusts even if you feed the calicworms since the locusts will still be a poor balance.

 

[Karenxx67]

Thank you. I guess its finding out what works best.

Ive decided today ill get the locusts from the holding tank an dust in a small pot then feed. At least then i know hes getting what he needs.

He gobbled 14 today ?