How often are the bags infested with mold/fungi/flys?
327934
I have yet to have a problem with mold, fungi, or flies. I recommend Fox Farm Ocean Forest to all customers for indoor gardening. It's the best that I've used.
327935
I never had a problem with gnats before purchasing this soil. When I opened the bag, I thought gnats might fly out based on what other people had to say about it, but nothing of the sort happened. It wasn't until I used it and watered it that gnats started hatching from eggs contained in the soil. So be prepared for this.
490923
I haven't but the place I keep it is very dry plus I do open it about once a month. Maybe that is why I haven't had any mold.
1093048
My opinion is that they should be placed in a paper bag instead. It is less likely that they will develop mold. Even then, they may have some mold on them when you return. Get them in the ground as soon as possible and you will be fine.Mr. E.
227827
no idea, but i buy 3-4 bags at a time and leave them in a cupboard for months and they are fine, and grow great. i just noticed caps lock is on. sorry about that. since i'm too lazy to rewrite this, just pretend brian blessed is shouting out this hopefully helpful advice.
1360319
I buy 6 bags at a time and usually don't get to the last one until a year later. I have never had any problems! Once I open a bag I put them in a jar with a tight lid to keep them fresh. If you do that they should last quite a while and still stay relatively fresh :)
310976
No - mine has been fine the entire time. My only complaint is the fungal build-up... have to use vinegar every few weeks to clean it out.
1908285
The answers you've gotten are good and yes, I agree that they are cheap enough to replace daily or even once every other day but I avoid reusing one too long as I'm worried about bacterial and mold buildup from the humidity.
1351283
I let it hang till it looks like it's going to explode at the seams it's so full. I do not however like the smell that comes with 40,000 dead, rotting flies so at that point it goes in the dumpster. There is a smell when you put a fresh one out but it smells 1,000 times worse when it's reaching max capacity with rotting dead ones in the mix. They'll even lay eggs on their dead buddies so you'll have maggots in there too. I toss around 30 days.
2243926
I use the racks once a week and have had them for over a year. I haven't had any problems with mold.
624363
They are quite alive when you empty them. I don't suggest spending any extra money on a model with a ziploc or "easy empty" bottom. Mine failed within a week of use and I had to resort to clipping the bag shut on the bottom. Plan on one season, toss, get new ones next year. The attractant works perfectly and instantly, it's unbelievable. I found the best way to dispose of the bugs was to freeze them and then toss them. If you just put them in a bag in your trash alive they will probably find a way out and infest your trashcan.
769374
This is my 2nd set over the past 3 years. Both were exposed to moisture, I've never had a problem with mold or mildew.
465648
I do not refridgerate my. I have not had any trouble with it going bad. I used about 2 -1# bags a year. Hope this is helpful .
854154
I got them at Christmas so don't remember but can tell you I didn't use a couple of the bags for about three months and they were still very fresh.
1093356
I have kept some clothing in a wet/damp basement. I've never had an issue with having clothes retain any smells or mold getting into the bags. They do tear with heavy use (as does any bag) but usually can be repaired with packaging tape.
191940
Too many to count. It would be like guessing how many jellybeans in a large jar. But I can tell you I used only 30 since january and have not made a dent in the bag. We are a 6 person household and the dishwasher and washing machine are used 2x daily.
24670
Skin should empty into your vacuum system. I don't know how often you should change bag though.
1438577
I would think so I have only used half. Of one tube I think after the first day there were maybe 50 to 100 bugs yuk! today so far maybe 25. If I ever move again I will use durable plastic bags not cardboard boxes good luck!