12 inch Cube Rearing and Release Cage

Parasite resistant cage for rearing small groups of caterpillars on cut or live food plant, while protecting them from wasps, flies, and the occasional hungry praying mantis.  Also a great tool for releasing butterflies or hatching pupae inside. A single zipper and no vinyl window make viewing and cleaning very easy.  After years of using pop-up cages like this we've found that the black mesh makes it much easier to see what's inside.  White mesh reflects too much light, making it difficult to see the bugs :) These have zipper protection, which is an inside flap that covers the zipper when closed.  This prevents caterpillar injury if resting on the zipper during opening/closing. For cleaning, soak entire tent in a mild bleach solution for about an hour.  We use about 1/2 cup bleach to 5 gallons of water.  Rinse and dry thoroughly before reusing. Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 12 inch cube