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Wood wool – The perfect base for your Drosophila breeding<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Wood wool<\/b> is a small detail with a big impact. In the <\/span>Drosophila breeding<\/b><\/span> it provides structure in the breeding cup and thus significantly improves the conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fine wood fibers create additional surface on which the flies can move. As a result, the animals are better distributed in the cup, while stress is reduced at the same time. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 The result: more stable crops and better propagation.<\/p>\n

Perfect as a running surface in the breeding cup<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

A breeding batch often lacks structure. This is exactly where wood wool comes into play. <\/p>\n

It serves as a tread<\/b><\/span>on which the flies sit, walk and orient themselves. At the same time, it prevents animals from sticking to the moist substrate. <\/span><\/p>\n

In combination with a matching rearing cup<\/b><\/span> this creates a well thought-out system that is much easier to use in everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Natural and untreated<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

The wood wool on offer is untreated<\/b><\/span> and therefore completely harmless for breeding.<\/span><\/p>\n

This means you can use them without hesitation, without residues or undesirable influences on your crops.<\/p>\n

Application in the setup<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

The application is simple and effective:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Prepare the mash as usual<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Add a small amount of wood wool to the breeding cup<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Distribute evenly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The flies use the structure immediately and this improves the overall dynamics in the cup.<\/p>\n

    Advantages at a glance<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Improves the structure<\/b><\/span> in the breeding cup<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Serves as <\/span>running surface for Drosophila<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Reduces stress and losses<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Untreated and safe<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Easy to use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Suitable accessories for your setup<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

      We recommend the following combination for successful Drosophila breeding:<\/p>\n

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      • Cultivation boxes with gauze in the lid<\/b><\/span> – ideal for clean and safe cultures<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Feeding hatch for BraPlast cans<\/b><\/span> – makes feeding and working easier<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Drosophila instant mix<\/b><\/span> – ensures a problem-free breeding mash<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Drosophila (large \/ small)<\/b><\/span> – as starter culture<\/span><\/li>\n
      • MiteEx<\/b><\/span> – for mite-free breeding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        This combination ensures an efficient, clean and long-lasting breeding system<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

        Wood wool<\/b> is an inconspicuous but essential accessory for Drosophila breeding. It improves the structure, facilitates handling and ensures more stable cultures. <\/span><\/p>\n

        If you want to make your breeding simpler, cleaner and more successful<\/b><\/span> you definitely need wood wool.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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