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Preventing mold in moist relaxing jar
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 How do you prevent mold in relaxing jars? I tried naphthalene but it doesn't seem to help.
I also heard about using laundry bleach but I think it could harm the insect.
 
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 I use a small vial of liquid phenol placed in the bottom of the jar. Works like a charm. Smile
 
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