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| sparkaly |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 19:40:00
Hi, just been reading about mites. I use Aspen bedding, should I be baking it in the oven 1st. Cos I haven't been :( |
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| andys |
Posted - 17/03/2011 : 16:54:32
If i'm feeling paranoid i stick it in the microwave. Takes ages though cos you have to do it in batches. |
| sparkaly |
Posted - 16/03/2011 : 15:46:15
Cheers Gingerpony |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 16/03/2011 : 12:20:46
the only substrate i'd bake is orchid bark - to dry it out and kill any nasties |
| sparkaly |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 21:08:12
Awwwww thanks everyone you've put my mind at rest. I read this on the "Mites" sticky post on page one and started to worry.
Quote "best option is to bake substrate at 100*C+ for half an hour or so. freezing definitely isn't a good option - think how many bugs survive though our freezing cold winters"
Panic over :)
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| lrv2307 |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 21:03:55
ive heard of it being done, if there were a fear of mites
but any reptutable supplier there wouldnt be a problem |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 20:52:17
I've never heard of anyone baking aspen. I use it and don't bake it. |
| lotabob |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 20:43:31
I don't do anything with my substrate either, the only thing I bake are things I find outside. |
| thistle |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 20:40:24
Nope, I never have anyway. |
