Hey Randy, thanks for covering for me! I've been wondering if you're colony is finished for the year. Down here I'm still seeing a little egg laying on the warmer days.
Hi Mango Matto, I've recently learned that BSF reproduction happens in cooler weather than I had previously thought. I've had adult BSF emerging from pupation in temps in the mid 60's and I've seen egg laying in the low 70's when evening temps are in the 40's. Still, reproduction is noticeably less than in the warmer months and I doubt you could build up a respectable colony by starting now. Just the same, you can try and if you don't get results in a few weeks you can give up until next spring. I would love to hear about it if you can get something going. I just heard of a wild BSF population in central Illinois so I'm constantly having to rethink my positions.
