[bionet.molbio.methds-reagnts] mite killer

fischgf@milton.u.washington.edu (Guadalupe Fisch) (01/17/91)

Does anybody know the name and source of a good mitecide 
(for killing mites on a drosophila stocks.)  Please send info to
fischgf@milton.u.washington.edu
Thanks, Lupe

friedman@mbcl.rutgers.edu (01/18/91)

We use a paper called "No Bugs" from Carolina.  It is kind of a shelf liner.
As long as you transfer frequently, this should help prevent mites in your
stocks.  It also prevents spread of mites if you leave some space between
bottles.  Of course it also kill the Drosophila.

-Rich
friedman@mbcl.rutgers.edu