5/19/2023 0 Comments Houdini the amazing caterpillar![]() There are basically two types of caterpillar cages I use for rearing monarch butterflies. Which Caterpillar Cage Ideas Minimize Monarch Loss? OE disease spores fall off the butterflies’ wings and down to the caterpillars’ milkweed, spreading the deadly parasites to the next generation. Many raise caterpillars and butterflies together inside these cages.Mesh enclosures with large holes (like laundry hampers) are not designed for Houdini-like caterpillar escapes.Difficult to clean up poop properly, which could lead to disease outbreaks.While fancy DIY cages may be more visually appealing, they can contribute to monarch disease/death in the following ways: Poorly designed cages are the catalyst for escapes, predation, and disease outbreaks which could ultimately kill your caterpillars or cripple your butterflies. While many cage options are somewhat effective, the majority leave the door open for the unnecessary hardship of losing your monarch butterflies before their time. ![]() Over the past 40 years raising monarch butterflies, I’ve tried many different cages to help guide them along from tiny monarch egg to mighty monarch butterfly.
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