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when to bring inside

Postby jmcquistion » Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:05 pm

It's going to be cold in NY tonight, in the 40's. Should I bring my first and second instars inside?
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Re: when to bring inside

Postby Paul Cherubini » Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:28 pm

Bring inside only if the overnight temp will be below 30 degrees F
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Re: when to bring inside

Postby Mona Miller » Thu Sep 15, 2011 4:05 pm

jmcquistion wrote:It's going to be cold in NY tonight, in the 40's. Should I bring my first and second instars inside?


Yes, I would bring them it. Temps like that really slow down the cycle. If they keep being exposed to lower temps, the cycle will take much longer. These guys need to finish their cycle and get on their way to Mexico.
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