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Freeze? Or Boil Insects?

Started By Ender Ants , Aug 28 2017 3:28 PM

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#1 Offline Ender Ants - Posted August 28 2017 - 3:28 PM

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Hey all. Would it be better if I froze an insect then feed it to my colony? Or would boiling be better? I'm asking this because sometimes, I find crickets in my backyard, and I'm afraid that they might have mites that can harm my colonies.

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#2 Offline AntsMaryland - Posted August 28 2017 - 3:30 PM

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Freezing keeps the juices while boiling is like boiling an egg. I would recommend freezing your feeder insects for 2 hours at the least. Good luck!

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#3 Offline Ender Ants - Posted August 28 2017 - 3:40 PM

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Freezing keeps the juices while boiling is like boiling an egg. I would recommend freezing your feeder insects for 2 hours at the least. Good luck!

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Alright, thanks!

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