Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: swallowtail getting ready to pupate, 1 by Sheila_FW

Sheila_FW wrote:
I was using the large tall container (top right in pic) but it is too hard to clean. I use the 2 1/2 cup size Gladware plastic containers now. I buy them at Wal-Mart pretty cheap, and cut the top leaving about an inch all round. Glue a fine tight weave mesh square to the lid just at the corners. I use the bottom of a water bottle or pudding cup to hold the wet floral foam. Wet it and cover with Glad press'n seal. I poke holes for the leaves / stems each time I put in fresh; replenish water as needed too using a spray bottle. I turn the cage on it's end and sit the host plant on a square of paper towel .
I use small containers on side because: (1) to allow a taller plant than using them flat (2) so the larva will use the top of the cage to make it's chrysalis instead of the fabric. It is easier to scrape off there. (3) Clean up is easy without disturbing the cats. Dump frass, replace foliage, pull old pieces unless being used....done.
This is what my end of the wood shop looked like this year with 35 BST cats at various stages.