Description

Maximum Monarchs & More!

Daily Class Article Set eBooks by Nigel Venters

If you missed the first online workshop, you can still purchase the set of class files – which are detailed technical articles authored by the workshop leader and world-renowned butterfly expert, Nigel Venters.

Our first workshop was titled “Maximum Monarchs & More!” with an impressive amount of information given to attendees, with the daily, class article and an online group forum that allowed for question and answers.

Here is the set of workshop eBooks with a description of the topics covered. The set of articles is SIXTY-SEVEN PAGES TOTAL! The eBooks have color photos and are in .pdf file format.

(NOTE: This item is included in the Professional Butterfly Farming Manual)

Day One
MAXIMUM MONARCHS

A new, tested and proven method to successfully breed Monarchs in large numbers without disease AND take much of the hard work out of this process, regardless of your climate or location! The innovative technique will greatly decrease your number of work hours.

 

 

 

Day Two
OTHER EFFECTIVE BREEDING OPTIONS & NOTES

Reviewing the use of cages, totes, netting, parasitoid prevention, diseases / sterilization – the pros and cons of different set-ups in different regions. Nigel explains how to manage plants and plant pests; the use of systemic and non-systemic pesticides; and natural and/or chemical fertilizers.

 

Day Three
MONARCHS – ADDITIONAL TOPICS

• Migratory and non-migratory Monarchs and their different behaviors.
• Refrigerator or cooler: how to use these options successfully at all lifecycle stages.
• Methods for holding/keeping fresh adults to ship according to your schedule.
• Force-feeding Monarchs, in detail.

 

Day Four
BREEDING OTHER SPECIES

• PART ONE: Swallowtails
• PART ONE BONUS: Swallowtail Host Plants
• PART TWO: Painted Ladies and Red Admirals
• PART THREE: Mourning Cloaks

Day Five
THE FLIGHT HOUSE

Overview of options and choosing what’s right for you, your region and operation.