| abstract |
An improved method and apparatus is disclosed for the mass rearing of fruit flies. The apparatus includes a cage for housing fruit flies; a tube extending inside the cage which has a solid bottom section for holding water to maintain a humidity inside the tube of at least 80% and a perforated section with a plurality of openings of a size and spacing which stimulate fly oviposition and maximize egg production; and means closing the ends of the tube. After oviposition, eggs are readily collected by flushing the tube with water. |