what are some ways to water roaches?

[little leaf]

I know there are the water crystals , but what other ways can you water them with out making the bin to wet? I dont know how many roaches are in my bin I try not to look at them ) ,but if i put in a cup of water gel, its gone in the am - I cant keep up or I heard you can go to like lowels or home dep/ and get a big bag of water crystals, but are those safe?

Thanks

 

[patrickfraser]

Oranges work great.

 

[nightanole]

I know there are the water crystals , but what other ways can you water them with out making the bin to wet? I dont know how many roaches are in my bin I try not to look at them ) ,but if i put in a cup of water gel, its gone in the am - I cant keep up or I heard you can go to like lowels or home dep/ and get a big bag of water crystals, but are those safe?

Thanks

yes the merical grow water savers are safe with no added ferilizer.

http://www.scotts.com/smg/goprod/miracle-gro-water-storing-crystals/prod10610001/

Also you could try apples or potatoes. I just throw in all my extra salad mix and apple cores. Its like my own compost bin. Here little guys have some avocado skins...

 

[little leaf]

thanks guys I just dont want to drowned them, but they sure drink and eat a ton !! maybe I need to thin the bins ? I think there are over ( I am sure- lol) 1000 in the "maternity" bin

 

[Chameleons09]

Carrots work good as well.

 

[little leaf]

Carrots work good as well.

now, correct me if I am wrong- I was told NOT to use carrots in roaches - something about the way they digest them ? to much vit A ?

 

[little leaf]

yes the merical grow water savers are safe with no added ferilizer.

http://www.scotts.com/smg/goprod/miracle-gro-water-storing-crystals/prod10610001/

Also you could try apples or potatoes. I just throw in all my extra salad mix and apple cores. Its like my own compost bin. Here little guys have some avocado skins...

TY VM for the link

 

[Chameleons09]

now, correct me if I am wrong- I was told NOT to use carrots in roaches - something about the way they digest them ? to much vit A ?

Yes someone please let me know if this is incorrect because I was told it was ok to use carrots.

 

[Psychobunny]

I just use Repashy Bug Burger.
Food and water all in one.

 

[little leaf]

Yes someone please let me know if this is incorrect because I was told it was ok to use carrots.

like I said, I could be wrong ~ but I had a friend who only pretty much fed potatoes and carrots to her roaches, and they always died on her, then she was told not to feed the carrots - and so far, she has not lost any roaches in mass #'s - can someone confirm this for us
Thanks guys

 

[little leaf]

I just use Repashy Bug Burger.
Food and water all in one.

CHEATER !! you do not like the mess of all the other stuff ??? maybe that is the way to go- LOL can crix eat this too ?

 

[Psychobunny]

CHEATER !! you do not like the mess of all the other stuff ??? maybe that is the way to go- LOL can crix eat this too ?

You bet, I used to blend up all those fresh fruits and veggies until I realized that the bug burger already has everything in it!!
I still throw in a leaf of kale and maybe a slice of orange when I get a fresh (hungry) supply from Ghanns'

But, no more nasty blended cricket slop for me