The Fruit Fly Store

12/05/2024

Check out these cute enclosures! Perfect for small spoods!

12/04/2024

House fly larvae. It’s crazy the different sizes they are.

12/03/2024

Being transparent is important to me. Not like see-through, though! This morning I had a huge die off in the black soldier fly larvae bin. I don’t know if it was my fault or a faulty batch. I am suspending BSFL sales until I can figure out what happened. For those of you that ordered them, I have refunded the cost of them and any shipping fees associated with them. I won’t sell anything that I would not/have not used on my pets. I would advise not using them when you get them as I don’t know what’s wrong at this time. My apologies to all.

UPDATE: The supplier thinks they got damaged in transit. When I mentioned I saw condensation on the lid when I got them delivered they said there should not have been any. They are sending a replacement batch but I won’t have them until Friday. I am going to keep them off the site until I am confident these replacements are good. The good news is the live ones can be used safely and the dead ones can be fed to birds or chickens. In any case, free larvae for everyone that got them lol!

12/02/2024

New on the site - Honey Bear Small Cultures. Smaller volume means smaller blooms and less waste (in theory). You get one culture of your choice and a second "kit" to make a second culture when the time comes.

Looking for a smaller fruit fly culture package that’s perfect for lighter needs? This 2-in-1 bundle is just what you need! Choose one culture of your choice, and we’ll also include supplies to create a second culture whenever you’re ready. Key Features: Easy-Feed Spouts: Includes 2 convenient...

12/02/2024

New on the site: CFBL turnkey kit! Bugs, media, sifter, egg carton and 6 qt ventilated container! 5 kits available

This kit is a turnkey system. It has everything you need to start and maintain your own Rice Flour Beetle colony. Kit Contents: 6qt Clear tub with ventilation holes on top 2lbs of RFBL substrate Strainer/Sifter for harvesting larvae or beetles Egg Carton pieces for hideouts Starter Culture of RFBL

11/30/2024

New on the site: Coming Soon Page. I will list items I am going to be stocking in the near future. Coming Soon: Lesser Worms - Buffalo Worms

Shop Spood Food for high-quality feeder insects perfect for your insectivorous pets. From nutritious fruit flies to mealworms and beetles, we provide reliable, economical options to keep your spiders and reptiles thriving. Visit spoodfood.com today

11/30/2024

New item on the site - House Fly Pupae

Musca domestica, commonly known as the house fly, is a fantastic enrichment food for your reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates. Their lively flight provides not only a nutritious meal but also an engaging and stimulating experience for your pets. Adult house flies measure around 8–12 millimeters...

11/28/2024

New on the site, Black Soldier Fly Larvae small size

Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) are an excellent, nutrient-rich feeder insect for a wide variety of pets, including reptiles, amphibians, birds, and insectivorous invertebrates. They are especially valued for their high calcium-to-phosphorus ratio and the presence of lauric acid, which supports dige...

11/28/2024

I don’t know if anyone ships to Canada but just in case

We’re reaching out to let you know that effective November 29, 2024, the Postal Service™ will temporarily suspend accepting international mail for delivery to Canada because they are unable to process or deliver international mail/services. This is due to the ongoing national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Customers are asked to refrain from mailing items to Canada via USPS until further notice.

This service disruption affects Priority Mail Express International® (PMEI), Priority Mail International® (PMI), First-Class Mail International® (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS), International Priority Airmail® (IPA), International Surface Air Lift® (ISAL), Commercial ePacket® (CeP), and M-Bag® items.

11/28/2024

Holiday Sale! Everything in the store is 20% off my already low prices starting tomorrow and running until Sunday. No minimum purchase required and it cannot be combined with other discounts. If you were thinking about getting one of the Repashy 6 lbs tubs, this is the lowest price you will find anywhere! I will be listing some new items this weekend as well! House fly pupae AND small Black Soldier Fly Larvae and a few other supplies!

Discount will be applied at checkout. If you don’t see it reach out to me!

11/27/2024

I do not recommend SpiderPharm/AZ They have terrible customer service and don’t respond to complaints. They ship when they feel like it and then apologize for the errors when they would have had plenty of time to correct them. If you get anything from them, be warned.

11/27/2024

Great deal going on right now! Kit's Critters has some awesome decor! I got myself 3 sets, it’s so cool! Don’t miss out!

11/27/2024

I am thankful for all my family, Offline and Online. I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to be a part of your pet's life and their health. I am thankful for all the support I have received from all of you this year. From my family to yours, THANK YOU! Have a safe Thanksgiving and I hope you have wonderful tryptophan-induced dreams!!

11/26/2024

go see Heather and get one of these cuties before they’re all gone! She’s highly recommended not just for her spiders (I’m biased because my Jane Doe came from Heather) but for her enclosures! Not only that but she’s funny. She would be a great sidekick if I had a TV show. She laughs at all of my jokes!

11/24/2024

Is there any interest in BSFL? Black Soldier Fly larvae? It’s also known as Phoenix Worms, Calci-worms, nutri-grubs and a few other names? The spikes are small in size. Smaller than green bottle flies. The flies themselves are black and have no mouth so they can’t hurt the spiders. I feed one of my spiders BSFL regularly and he loves the spikes. If there is enough interest, I can start carrying them. I cannot find a green bottle fly supplier anywhere, otherwise I would carry them.

11/22/2024

Here we go with the rate increases. Can’t wait for USPS to follow suit!

11/22/2024

For those of you that use UPS for shipping. Rates are going up on the 23rd of Dec.

At UPS, we are always dedicated to enhancing our global network, streamlining our service offerings, and delivering exceptional service to help you meet your customer commitments reliably. We also understand the importance of planning ahead. To assist you, here is a summary of our 2025 rate changes.

The following changes will take effect on December 23, 2024:
•The rates for UPS® Ground, UPS® Air and International services will increase an average net 5.9%.
•UPS Air Freight rates within and between the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico will increase an average net 6.0%.

The impact of the rate changes on your shipping costs will vary according to your shipping characteristics and the terms of your UPS agreement. For additional information about these and other important changes, and to get the most up-to-date shipping rates, visit ups.com/rateupdates. The 2025 UPS Rate and Service Guide will be available to download on ups.com/rateupdates on or before December 23, 2024.

Use this page as a guide to find out what UPS shipping rates are available to you, how much it will cost and how long it will take to get your shipment where it needs to go.