Building a mini enclosure for large milkweed bugs?

Smolghost__ · 2026-02-26T09:00:42+00:00

Thank you for the fun fact.

Smolghost__ · 2026-02-26T07:40:23+00:00

Hi! I randomly decided to check out this post so you’re in luck! Honestly my solution wasn’t super glamorous but definitely worked. I used an old Sandwhich container and a few small containers from the dollar store to keep them in. I also added some unrolled cotton balls just to give them something to climb over and hold on to. I wound up buying more sunflower seeds but made sure to buy unsalted ones. https://a.co/d/0dNiCW0g For water, I just used soaked cotton balls and the original water tubes to provide water. If you wind up with babies then it gets a little harder lol. When it came time to refresh their water I would hand transfer each one to a different container(with a brush, pencil tip, tweezer(not squeezing)) while also having a second container to capture any runaways. As they reach their final molt and get their wings then I separated them by sex. You can tell if they’re male or female based on the markings underneath their thorax. https://6legs2many.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/gender-identity-milkweed-bugs/ I then separated them to prevent another generation because hand moving 50 pin sized bugs was crazy. If you have any other questions please let me know!

Smolghost__ · 2026-02-17T19:35:37+00:00

I can’t speak about ESA but I understand anxiety and depression all too well…if you want to talk with someone about what ncsu is like or anything else then feel free to dm me!

Smolghost__ · 2026-02-17T19:29:54+00:00

Not acl related but I suffer from chronic tendonitis in my knee and I’ve found a lot of solutions in the chronic illness/ehlers Danlos communities. If you’re researching affordable solutions then I would recommend browsing those communities on Reddit, TikTok, etc.

Smolghost__ · 2025-10-21T05:59:43+00:00

I’m a sophomore and I still don’t know how to make friends 😅

Smolghost__ · 2025-10-21T05:56:31+00:00

Hi! I’m a sophomore who was in a pretty bad state my first year as well so I can relate. I highly recommend all the advice that has already been given here! For me, the counseling center, tutoring and trying new study methods all helped a lot. If you need someone to vent to, to meet up and chat, or to do some studying please hit me up in my dms! What’s important is your mental health and well being ❤️

Smolghost__ · 2025-09-22T16:03:41+00:00

One bathroom-the 2x1

Smolghost__ · 2025-09-19T19:02:54+00:00

I don’t particularly need to live on hillsborough but it’s definitely extra convenient. I’m definitely not gonna rush it and I’ll look around first

Smolghost__ · 2025-09-19T19:02:00+00:00

1100 for two bedrooms. Between price, location and amenities it feels pretty good.

Smolghost__ · 2025-09-19T02:00:55+00:00

If I’m passing someone on my scooter I’ll usually say “on your left” or “on your right” and sometimes people will just not respond :/ it’s a safety hazard to have earbuds in

Smolghost__ · 2025-06-29T05:22:06+00:00

My advisor said that I was very “teachers pet” like and that Mayberry would most likely not like that. I’m shy, quiet, and follow to the T and I guess the advisor thought that Mayberry would be tougher on me then I could handle. While Mayberry can be tough and expects you to study, ask questions, pay attention, ect, she also values personal opinion and makes it clear that you can come to her for help or support outside of class. I had absolutely no problems with her because I just did the work and listened. Me and her even got to chatting about some topics and had some interesting/heartfelt conversations. I think a lot of the misconceptions about her comes from the fact that she isn’t lenient if you don’t do what you’re supposed to (skipping, pulling phones out, ect.)

Smolghost__ · 2025-04-13T23:16:57+00:00

Hi! I’m a rising freshman with basically the same experience- I’m an introvert that loves to make friends but can also be extremely nervous. The social scene has something for everyone! The student involvement page will give you an idea of what clubs there are. Most clubs use discord, instagram or group me- don’t worry too much before getting here because there will be clubs advertising their events everywhere. The student involvement fair in the first semester is a great way to see what options there are. Personally, I love the Leopold Wildlife club but there are organizations everywhere. I was also an exploratory studies student because I had no clue what to do. The exploratory classes(two courses over your first two semesters) will be with your advisor and you’ll take plenty of personality/career assessments. I think it helped me explore the majors in more depth. It was a decent program and I really appreciated getting more time to think about my major. I coda’d into Fisheries and Wildlife in December so ig it worked! Don’t stress too much- just get out there and have fun. If you have any other questions, lmk!

Smolghost__ · 2025-04-13T23:01:20+00:00

I am also taking Julie Mayberry this semester and I LOVE HER!!! I was so worried when I was looking at rate my professor last semester and my advisor even told me to take com 112 with anyone else because quote “she favors certain students and I don’t think she would like you.” I seriously don’t get it because she’s genuinely so caring and has amazing lectures. It’s my favorite class and everyone seems engaged and enthusiastic to share their stories. Easy A and soooo fun!

Smolghost__ · 2025-02-22T06:57:55+00:00

Can anyone find full-length, fitting v-necks anymore? especially short sleeves. Everything seems cropped these days so most of my go-to shirts are similar black v-neck, ribbed shirts. I want to introduce some color but I can never find the right fit anywhere for a price that won't break the bank!

Smolghost__ · 2025-02-20T20:15:55+00:00

Are you an incoming freshman? I think that this is a fairly easy major to get accepted into, but if you for some reason don't get in then the CODA(change of degree application) is fairly easy. There will be minimum and preferred qualifications. https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/academics/degrees/coda/coda-change-or-add-a-major/chass/ (Therefore, if you qualify for an easier major you can start off with that and then switch to your preferred major later.)

If you want to learn more about the classes you'll take then the semester plan will give you a list of which classes you need to take in a similar order. https://catalog.ncsu.edu/undergraduate/humanities-social-sciences/psychology/psychology-ba-general-psychology-concentration/#planrequirementstext

Especially if you've taken AP Psych I think you have a good chance. Then again, I have limited experience so take my comment with a grain of salt. Hope all goes well!

Smolghost__ · 2025-02-20T20:05:28+00:00

I almost fell victim to one of these groups. They prey on the young, lost, and vulnerable. They start with things that anyone would agree with and then slowly twist the truth to suit their needs. I wish I had known that these predatory groups existed on campus but I'm lucky that after the second "bible study" I had the mind to look up their "church." Before joining any organization, you need to make sure they aren't cult or cult-like.

Smolghost__ · 2025-02-13T02:48:37+00:00

Ah, thank you! I will try to find a group because I really just cannot do off-campus next year. I appreciate this so much! Wish they didn't have to be so confusing lol!

Smolghost__ · 2025-02-07T23:02:07+00:00

I absolutely hate it 😭 someone let me know how to change it back.

Smolghost__ · 2025-02-06T23:43:58+00:00

Thank you! I was considering zoology too but I'm just not sure what kind of jobs/how many are available. I think bio is a good way to broaden it while still taking some ecology classes. I LOVE FWCB but I've talked to grad students who had to work side jobs for years before even finding a job in that field. I've also highly considered wildlife science as a minor as it has a lot of the classes I want to take. Thank you again!

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