Feeding and Nutrition :: Bug Problem

[sickle]

We have an automatic feeder for our RES and there are little insects that seem to enjoy the food as much as he does. I have put some bay leaves near the feeder, and that is keeping the number of invaders down, but I was wondering if it would be safe to put a bay leave inside the feeder. The little critters are still getting inside the feeder, and I think if I lay a bay leaf in there, they will stay away completely -- I just don't want to harm our RES.

Any suggestions?

[steve]

I don't know about them, check the safe/poisonous list for plants. As for handling the bugs, maybe try not using the feeder and clean the area around the tank.

[WorkinHard]

Instead of bay leaves try green cedar leaves... not in the feeder but around it. Bugs hate cedar.