Phoenix worm colonies

[nanabanana296]

I saw a thread about growing your Phoenix worms but I am curious are they going to reproduce or is this to simply atten them up? I would really like to grow them myself anyone have any luck?

 

[Claudiusx]

The worms themselves don't breed. Actually, they are not even worms, they are larva of the black solider fly. Once the larva turn into flies they will breed with each other and lay more larva.

Not exactly the easiest to breed unless you are in certain areas of the US and other areas of the world. And you definitely don't want to be breeding them inside.

-Brandon

 

[nanabanana296]

Thank you so much. Your right I don't need any more bugs!

 

[Deviant]

I went to Petco today because I need some worms really bad and didn't have time to order them in the mail. They had a combo pack I was looking at it had meal worms and the black solider fly larva in it. They was from back in April so I popped the top and looked at them and they had some BLACK FLIES in there!! So does anyone know where I can find out how to breed them?

 

[Claudiusx]

Like I said, unless you live in the proper areas in the world to breed them, you won't find much success. Seeing as how you basically need to make a compost-type bin out in your backyard and fill it with your scrap food items from the house, release your flies outside. They will stick around as long as your in the right area of the world, and the food is present.

Of course that is very general, but figured that right there puts off about 90% of people. If your still up for it, I can go dig around and find an indepth guide for you. There are also guides on youtube.

-Brandon

 

[Deviant]

i have been doing some digging and think I will give it a shoot I have found some indoor things to build and the fly itself don't live but 8 days at the most

 

[Claudiusx]

Be prepared for the smell and the constant buzzing sound.

I would go crazy trying to do this in my home. I thought about outside (in the FARRRR corner of the yard) but still, not for me.

-Brandon